About Engineers of Sweden
With us, you become part of the country’s most extensive union for graduate engineers across all sectors: private, public, and governmental.
We are part of Saco (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations), which brings together 960,000 academics from 21 member associations, with Engineers of Sweden being one of the largest. With 180,000 members, Engineers of Sweden is a strong association with significant capacity and resources that we utilize for the benefit of our members.
We have well-educated elected representatives in workplaces, and a central office staffed with skilled officials and lawyers. All members have access to the expertise in the association advisory services provided by people with long experience and insight into the working conditions for, and the roles of, engineers in the labor market.
Support throughout your working life
As a member, you receive expert advisory services before and during salary negotiations, labour law, redundancy, downsizing processes, and reorganizations.
We provide professional support and can assist with negotiations if issues arise at your workplace. Whether you are employed, looking for a new job or a change in your career, have been laid off or become ill, or stepping into a leadership role, starting your own business - you always have access to experienced advisors and benefits to support you, wherever you are in your career.
Membership benefits
You get access to personalized service, benefits, advice, and negotiation support, all tailored to your role as an engineer, whether you are employed, student, manager or self employed.
We continuously develop new benefits and discounts for our members, carefully tailored for both your professional and personal life. You also have access to local associations and safety representatives who work to ensure a safe environment at your workplace.
Here’s a brief overview of the membership benefits:
You get financial security with our valuable income insurance. The protection provided by unemployment insurance funds (a-kassa) is rarely enough for engineer's previous salary. If you’re a member of both Engineers of Sweden and Akademikernas a-kassa (unemployment fund), you can receive up to 80% compensation for a gross monthly salary of up to SEK 100,000 for up to 150 days if you become involuntarily unemployed.
We understand that navigating a job search and career development can be overwhelming. That’s why, as a member, you have access to a range of resources, tools and benefits to help you secure a new job or advance your career.
You gain access to various resources, experts, and several benefits designed to help you secure a new job, advance your career, further your studies, or work abroad. We also offer support for self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as guidance to help you excel in your leadership role and career development.
You have access to expert advice and specialized support, including labor law assistance. We also provide units focused on engineering students and professional engineers.
Our engineer-specific salary statistics, which are based on over 74,000 engineering salaries, provide you with good quality, fact-based arguments concerning your value, no matter where you work.
These statistics are based on a salary survey that our professional members respond to each year.
Engineers of Sweden has 20 districts spread across counties. The districts are non-profit organizations run by our members that serve all local members and act as a forum for knowledge and experience exchange.
The districts offer you the opportunity to:
- Expand your network by participating in our exclusive company visits, insightful technical seminars, think tanks, and lectures to gain valuable insights and knowledge.
- Join forums with engineers in your industry or with similar interests. Our districts offer opportunities to find suitable forums where you can engage in meaningful discussions and build professional relationships.
- Get involved locally in discussions about the engineer’s role in society, technical issues, and other matters relevant to your profession.
In addition to these core benefits, your membership grants you access to exclusive advantages that can improve your personal well-being.
These include preferential rates on mortgage and credit loans, along with discounted personal insurance options. We also provide access to mental health support through consultations with psychologists (hälsoförsäkring), and exclusive discount deals with SJ and hotels.
Engineers of Sweden actively shapes public opinion and discourse. We monitor the education, research, and development sectors. We educate public opinion on the importance of engineering and technology to society, development, and standards. Additionally, we actively debate and serve as a strong voice in the field, advocating the role of engineers in shaping the future.
Our main tasks
- To strengthen the competitive edge of graduate engineers, provide individual support to members and be their voice in the labor market.
- To lead the work on the issue of educational quality for engineers.
- To assert the importance of technology, as well as graduate engineers, for prosperity and development.
We have local associations within workplaces, with elected representatives appointed by members to give support in employment-related matters.
These representatives act as a link between members and the employer. Your union provides representatives with high-quality training and ongoing support, ensuring they are well-equipped to offer expert advice and assistance on working conditions, salary, conflicts, and employee rights at your workplace.
If no local association is in place, the union may appoint one or two colleagues to share the role of contact person, or we will assign your matter to an ombudsman from Engineers of Sweden central office.
Workplace representatives are elected by members and have the union’s mandate to act on our behalf. They are supported by the union and can escalate issues when needed. Conversations with a workplace representative are always confidential.
We work to improve your working conditions and environment. Through collective agreements, we regulate terms for your pension, overtime, sick pay, vacation salary, and parental leave. These agreements are legally binding contracts between employers and labor unions, ensuring a safety net and fundamental rights for all employees.
Local associations strengthen members’ influence at the workplace, represent collective interests, and support local negotiations. While not present at every workplace, they play a key role in improving conditions where they exist.
Organization
Engineers of Sweden is a politically independent membership democracy. You get access to expert advice, specialized support and labor law assistance from our units working for engineering students and professional engineers. You can also remain a member as a retiree, staying informed with insights into the engineering world and enjoying exclusive discounts.
As a member of Engineers of Sweden, you are part of a membership democracy. The highest decision-making body is the Executive Council, which meets annually to set the direction of the union.
The Council determines the association's statutes and electoral order, vision, goals, and policies.
The Council also decides on operational orientation, budget and membership fees as well as on proposals from members and from the Association Board. The Association Board appoints the Association Director who leads the work of the Association Central Office and executes the decisions of the Association Board.
The Executive Council consists of 95 members, including 14 engineering students.
All members and groups of members have the right to take up an issue in the Council by submitting a motion.
The members of the Association Board are appointed by the Council. The Association Board appoints the Association Director, who leads the work of the Central Office.
You are part of a membership democracy where the highest decision-making body is the Executive Council, which sets the direction for the union. As a member, you have the right to take up issues in the Council and submit motions for consideration.
We continuously develop and improve the services and benefits that will help you thrive in your engineering career.
Read more about the work of the Association Board (Swedish).
As a member of Engineers of Sweden, you are part of Saco, a confederation that works to ensure academic education pays and addresses income and labor market issues for its members.
Styrdokument
Dokument som till exempel årsredovisning, stadgar, styrdokument, valordning och kontaktuppgifter till styrelsen.
Historik
Sveriges Ingenjörer bildades 2007 genom sammanslagning av Civilingenjörsförbundet och Ingenjörsförbundet. Men förbundets anor sträcker sig längre än så.
Hederskodex
Ingenjörer är bärare och förvaltare av den tekniska kunskapen. Detta ger ett särskilt ansvar att verka för att tekniken används för samhällets och mänsklighetens bästa och för att den i förbättrad form förs vidare till kommande generationer.