
Electrical Traction Designer
Electrical traction designer at Sweco Finland in hybrid work across multiple Finnish cities.
As an electrical traction designer, you work on railway and tramway projects as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. You will design traction systems for mainline and urban rail networks and participate in activities from early feasibility to construction level design. Responsibilities include designing overhead catenary, power supply and earthing systems and their details in railway environments; contributing to traction route planning and structural elements; using and developing Sweco’s unique traction design software and methods; participating in team and project meetings and collaborating with engineers from other disciplines; producing high-quality plans and technical documents and driving solutions that improve performance and reliability of rail systems; contributing to continuous improvement of processes and design environments. Your team is part of the Infra and Mobility division, Electrical Engineering unit, with close collaboration across Sweco offices and international colleagues. We operate with a hybrid work model combining remote and on-site work. You can be located in Helsinki, Riihimäki, Lahti, Oulu, Turku or Tampere, and we also collaborate with colleagues from Sweco countries abroad.
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- Design overhead catenary, power supply and earthing systems and their details in rail and tram environments
- Contribute to traction route planning and structures such as turning angles, insulators and cable portals
- Use and develop Sweco's traction design software and methods
- Participate in team and project meetings and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
- Produce high-quality designs and technical documents and promote solutions that improve performance and reliability of rail systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and design environments
- Diploma-in-engineering in electrical engineering (AMK or master’s)
- At least 1 year of experience in electrical/automation solutions for industry or infrastructure or railway/tram projects
- Proficiency in CAD environment and ability to use design software
- Understanding of railway electrical systems is valued
- Willingness to work in a team and communicate with stakeholders
| Location | Active listings |
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| Helsinki, Finland | 128 |
| Tampere, Finland | 54 |
| Oulu, Finland | 37 |
| Turku, Finland | 35 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 16 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 14 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 10 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 10 |
| Lahti, Finland | 9 |
| Kemi, Finland | 9 |
| Pori, Finland | 7 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 7 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 7 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 7 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 7 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 5 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 5 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 4 |
| Tampere | 4 |
| Helsinki | 4 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 4 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 4 |
| Pietarsaari, Finland | 3 |
| Rauma, Finland | 3 |
| Riihimäki | 2 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 2 |
| Mikkeli | 2 |
| Pääkaupunkiseutu, Finland | 2 |
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| Nivala | 2 |
| Hämeenlinna | 2 |
| Parainen | 2 |
| Oulu | 2 |
| Rauma | 2 |
| Rovaniemi | 2 |
| Varkaus | 2 |
| Pori | 2 |
| Kokkola | 2 |
| Kemi | 2 |
| Multiple locations in Finland | 2 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 2 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 2 |
| Turku | 2 |
| Remote - Finland | 2 |
| Pietarsaari | 2 |
| Kouvola | 2 |
| Lappeenranta | 2 |
| Jyväskylä | 2 |
| Kuopio | 2 |
| Kajaani | 2 |
| Lahti | 2 |
| Seinäjoki | 2 |
| Vantaa | 2 |
| Joensuu | 2 |
| Vasa, Finland | 1 |
| Kajaanin, Finland | 1 |
| Vaasaa, Finland | 1 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 1 |
| Pohjanmaa, Finland | 1 |
| Kotka, Finland | 1 |
| Nivala, Finland | 1 |
| Parainen, Finland | 1 |
| Multiple locations | 1 |
| Vaasaa | 1 |
| Useita paikkakuntia | 1 |
| Hovioikeudenpuistikko 17, Vaasa | 1 |
| Remote - Global | 1 |
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| Construction Supervisor | 4 |
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| Structural Designer | 3 |
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| QA/QC Inspector | 2 |
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| Mechanical Lead | 1 |
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| Data Scientist | 1 |
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| Road Design Project Manager | 1 |
| Security Systems Designer | 1 |
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| Civil Engineering Intern | 1 |
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| Purchasing Engineer | 1 |
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| Power Line Design Engineer | 1 |
| Architecture Intern | 1 |
| Piping Condition Inspector | 1 |
| Building Automation Project Manager | 1 |
| Electrical designer | 1 |
| Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Cost Engineer | 1 |
| Pipe Condition Inspector | 1 |
| Lighting Designer | 1 |
| Water and Stormwater Design Lead | 1 |
| Payroll Team Leader | 1 |
| Design Engineer | 1 |
| Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager | 1 |
| Electrical Traction Designer | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Construction Logistics Coordinator | 1 |
| Structural Design Project Manager | 1 |
| Electrical Lead Designer | 1 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | 1 |
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| Senior Manager | 1 |
| Electrical Design Engineer / Project Manager | 1 |
| Water Supply Facility Designer | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Head of Talent Acquisition & Development | 1 |
| Telecommunications Architect | 1 |
| Public Transport Expert | 1 |
| Instrumentation and Automation Designer | 1 |
| Instrumentation and Automation Engineer | 1 |
| Risk Management and Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Division Controller | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Project Manager | 1 |
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| Surveyor | 1 |
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| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| HSE Manager | 1 |
| Network Designer | 1 |
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| Director | 3 |
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