As an employee at Trafikverket, you are part of facilitating everyday life for residents and businesses throughout Sweden. You do this by contributing to the infrastructure of the future.
Job Duties
Maritime transportation in Sweden is facing major changes. At Trafikverket Ferry Operations, we are undergoing a transformation process toward electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization that will impact our 70 ferries, 750 employees, and our 22 million passengers. Trafikverket Ferry Operations wants to be at the forefront and drive development toward more sustainable and smart solutions.
According to our long-term plan, Vision 45, Trafikverket Ferry Operations is working to achieve carbon-neutral ferry operations by 2045. We are working on electrifying the ferries, and Vision 45 also opens up the opportunity to use smart digital solutions to reach our climate goals. To achieve these goals, we are now hiring shipping engineers for our technology and environment department. The position is based at Trafikverket's regional office in Stockholm/Solna.
As a shipping engineer/project manager, you will be part of the technology and environment department, which currently consists of 16 employees, a maintenance manager, and a technology and environment manager. The department plays a central role within Trafikverket Ferry Operations and provides support while driving continued development. To adapt to environmental and climate requirements, a large portion of your work will involve electrifying and implementing digital solutions on new and existing vessels. In collaboration with operational management, districts, and shipyards, the department ensures that the business unit has efficient technical support.
Some of your work duties will include:
serve as project manager for major projects such as new construction/reconstruction of ferries
initiate, conduct, document, and manage projects
provide technical advice and information
establish specifications for vessels and equipment
participate in procurement of shipyard services and equipment
provide support in technical solutions, procurement, and warranty issues
monitor and participate in establishing framework/call-off agreements
manage contacts with relevant authorities and suppliers
oversee new construction and other commissioned work
Qualifications
You need to thrive in a role with significant responsibility where you are flexible, self-directed, and have a strong ability to collaborate and build relationships with colleagues, managers, and external individuals/groups. You are goal- and solution-oriented and driven by development and continuous improvement. You have high integrity and an ethical and moral approach. The position also requires strong communication skills. The project manager will be the link between operations, stakeholders, and suppliers, so a structured work approach is important.
We are looking for you who:
have experience working with budgets, forecasts, and financial follow-up
have a degree in naval architecture or other education we deem equivalent
have several years of experience in project management or similar work
have experience in and worked in the maritime industry
can express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English
have a driver's license for a car
It is advantageous if you:
have international experience
have negotiation experience
have experience with procurement
have experience with ship electrical systems and electric propulsion
have experience with digitalization
Other Information
Would you like to work partially remote? In this position, there may be an opportunity to work from home up to 40 percent of your work time.
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Web-based tests are used as part of the selection process in this recruitment.
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Interviews will be conducted on August 27-28.
Application
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At Trafikverket Ferry Operations, you contribute to ensuring that 22 million passenger trips and 13 million vehicle transports each year happen as efficiently, sustainably, and safely as possible. Trafikverket Ferry Operations is Sweden's largest shipping company with around 70 road ferries operating over 40 ferry routes. When water freezes in the northern parts of our country, we are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of ice roads. A permanent employment at Ferry Operations includes an obligation to be placed in wartime assignments. Read more about wartime placement here.
At Trafikverket, we work to bring Sweden closer together. We believe that a combination of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone feels comfortable and does their best. We believe in diversity where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that's how we best represent our society.As an employee at Trafikverket, you are part of facilitating everyday life for residents and businesses throughout Sweden. You do this by contributing to the infrastructure of the future.
Job Duties
Maritime transportation in Sweden is facing major changes. At Trafikverket Ferry Operations, we are undergoing a transformation process toward electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization that will impact our 70 ferries, 750 employees, and our 22 million passengers. Trafikverket Ferry Operations wants to be at the forefront and drive development toward more sustainable and…