With 11,000 employees worldwide, SYSTRA is one of the leading global players in infrastructure solutions. Our team includes dedicated engineers and environmental scientists working in areas such as roads and water, railways, high-speed rail, metro systems, trams, and bridges. SYSTRA has designed approximately half of the world’s built and planned high-speed railways and automated metro systems.

Are you interested in writing your thesis with us at SYSTRA Sweden? You're welcome to submit your application! When applying, please indicate which topic(s) you're interested in. Once we receive your application, we’ll review it and get back to you. During our follow-up, we’ll open to have a dialogue to adjust the topic, and you’ll have the opportunity to share your preferences.

We offer the following thesis subjects during Spring 2026.
The titles and questions can be adjusted to depending on your preferences and as agreed with your thesis supervisor at SYSTRA.

Suggested topics/questions:

1. Challenges of implementing a GOA4 metro system in a new country
2. Safety systems that need to be implemented in a GOA4 metro
3. Challenges in providing public confidence in a driverless metro
4. How to solve construction staging when building a new metro, considering differing timelines for civil works and traffic systems
5. Research into the various automatic systems in a GOA4 metro, e.g., issues with platform screen doors if something gets trapped
6. Image recognition of rolling stock components during inspection
7. Traffic systems for Skåne – a solution that suits all types of trains
8. Using AI in the design phase

We’re looking for someone curious about transport infrastructure and the technical consulting industry. You take initiatives, plan and structure your work well in both large and small matters, and have strong analytical skills. You enjoy collaborating and communicating with others, but are also comfortable working independently.

Qualifications

• You are currently studying at a university and is eligible to write a thesis during spring 2026
• Your field of study includes a specialization relevant to the thesis topic
• You have excellent English and/or Swedish skills, both spoken and written – depending on the language of your thesis
• If you’re studying a Master’s program or an engineering degree it is a plus

What We Offer

SYSTRA develops innovative solutions for sustainable travel. You’ll be part of an organization that takes responsibility for the environment, its projects, and its people. We offer services in transport, urban development, and infrastructure. Learn more about our services: SERVICES.

In Sweden, we are approximately 600 employees. Our work culture is characterized by forward-thinking, competence, and collaboration. We value knowledge-sharing and experience exchange across technical disciplines and between junior and senior colleagues. As an international company, we also collaborate with colleagues from other parts of the SYSTRA Group, giving you the opportunity to grow and contribute across borders.

We strive to be a workplace where everyone thrives and feels well – where you can maintain a healthy balance between work and leisure. Learn more about working at SYSTRA Sweden: JOIN US.

Location and Additional Information

Thesis work is not an employment; the thesis is written as part of your education. You must be eligible to write a thesis, as your school provides insurance and other coverage during the project. We offer equipment and a workspace at one of our offices, as agreed upon during the project start-up in dialogue with your SYSTRA supervisor.

Contact

Eva Gustafsson, Recruitment Partner, SYSTRA
0766285321
egustafsson@systra.com

Application

Applications are reviewed continuously, so we welcome your application today.

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