Research Engineer in Water Management for Mining Technology

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Do you want to work with strategic water issues in some of the world's most complex underground environments? As a research engineer with us, you'll play an important role in developing safe and sustainable mining operations. The sustainable transition starts with us We face our greatest challenge to date – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transition. So that we can live the life we want, now and tomorrow. Just as we want to improve the future, we want to develop everyone who is part of the journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to be part of laying the foundation for the life we live and that builds the world around us? Your role As a research engineer in water management, you'll work on building and further developing knowledge about mine water at LKAB. The role involves independent responsibility for monitoring the current state and contributing to desired future development of water management, with particular focus on the underground environments in Malmberget and Kiruna. The work is characterized by analysis, long-term thinking, and a holistic perspective on water issues in mining operations. Collect, structure, and update information about mine water in current and future target state Work with capacity issues, identify limitations, and contribute to relevant key metrics Analyze data and assess the need and potential for modeling and new approaches Lead, review, and quality assure external projects and investigations Compile knowledge about hydrogeology, groundwater inflows, water treatment, and water balance in the underground mining process The role suits you if you enjoy working in depth and independently, while having an interest in sharing insights and contributing to the development of operations as a whole. What you bring We're looking for someone who is a confident and engaged person who enjoys working with others. You contribute to a positive team climate, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and see the value in building relationships across organizational boundaries. You work methodically, take responsibility for your assignments, and communicate clearly even in complex matters. Requirements for the position: Experience in water management in mining operations, with focus on mine dewatering Experience working with water systems and water quality Academic education at bachelor's or master's level in mining engineering or other relevant field Very strong English language skills, both spoken and written Driver's license category B Meritorious: Experience in project management or project-based work Knowledge of mine water modeling tools, for example Pumpsim Experience in hydrogeology work Experience with Deswik, statistical analysis tools, or Power BI We warmly welcome your application! We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we typically do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your answers help us understand your skills and experience, so please take time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible. We're heading into vacation time soon and want to inform you that the recruitment process will have a summer break. The application deadline for this position is August 24, and we will therefore start recruitment at the end of August/September. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to reading your application and wish you a wonderful summer! Start: By agreement Location: Malmberget Scope: Full-time, daytime Contact: For more information about the position, you're welcome to contact recruiting manager Anu Martikainen, [email protected] Trade union contacts Kiruna/Svappavaara: Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08 Ledarna Norra, [email protected] Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79 Trade union contacts Malmberget/Luleå: Unionen Södra Katarina Paganus, 0970-762 98 SACO-klubben Södra – Annika Taavoniku, 0970-795 32 Ledarna Södra – Johanna Dahlin, 010-144 50 16 LKAB is an international mining and mineral company with northern Sweden as its base and the entire world as its workplace. We lead the way toward carbon dioxide-free production and we do it together – in an open, warm, and safe work environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.Do you want to work with strategic water issues in some of the world's most complex underground environments? As a research engineer with us, you'll play an important role in developing safe and sustainable mining operations. The sustainable transition starts with us We face our greatest challenge to date – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transition. So that we can live the life we want, now and tomorrow. Just as we want to improve the future, we want to develop everyone who is part of the journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to be part of laying…

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3. 7. 2026

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