Job Description

As an energy company searching for better, our success hinge on the people who share that passion. The work we do supplies millions of people across the world with energy every day. And as we face the greatest challenge of our lifetime, our ambition is to be a leading company in the world’s energy transition. Join us in the search for better.
The programme
The programme lasts for 2-years and includes rotations of 3-12 months across functions, business areas.

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The position

By joining our team in Renewables you will have the opportunity to support Equinor in delivering its strategy of becoming a net-zero company.
The Renewables (REN) area in Equinor is developing and delivering wind and solar power, storage solutions and green hydrogen. We have great ambitions and aim to grow almost 20 times the size within renewables as we are today by 2030. REN aims to do this by combining Equinor’s broad energy competence, project delivery capabilities and ability to integrate technological solutions. To do this we also need young talents with an eye for the future.
Within Renewables, we are hiring for technical support in project development where you’ll contribute to developing safe, sustainable, predictable, and competitive offshore wind projects. You will be exposed to the different phases of project development, from early-phase development to projects in execution.
We’re looking for adaptable and innovative people with strong engineering foundations, problem-solving skills, a commercial mindset and excellent communication abilities.
We are hiring within the following areas in Norway – you will be asked to indicate your preferred one(s) in the application:

• Electrical Power Engineers: Working with electrical HV infrastructure in offshore wind and other renewable projects, including electrical system design and studies, HV power cable systems, development of digital calculation tools, substation design, HV equipment follow up, construction and testing. For offshore wind projects the scope includes electrical system design from Wind Turbine Generator to grid compliance and wind park export systems HVAC and HVDC.

• Marine Structure Engineer: Working with design- and fabrication of bottom-fixed foundations for offshore wind turbines. As a Foundations Engineer, you work in a team with responsibility to develop the foundation solutions for projects from early concept development to engineering and fabrication.

• Marine Installation Engineer: As part of the marine operations team in offshore wind projects. Team’s main responsibility is the planning and execution follow-up of installation activities for wind turbine foundations, substations, and the turbines themselves, including the opportunity to go offshore during the installation campaigns.

• Marine Engineers for O&M: Evaluation of vessel designs and development of marine logistics concepts for Operation & Maintenance of offshore wind farms

• Geotechnical engineer or geophysicist / geologist: Working with site characterization for offshore wind project design engineering.

• Project Engineers for a variety of roles:
  • Overseeing the Construction and Commissioning activities of offshore wind projects, both in preparation and execution phases, at onshore and offshore sites.
  • Working in our Discipline Integration Department working at overall wind farm system level to drive cross-discipline work, product development and standardization.
  • Working in a multidiscipline position, involved across the project in technical- and engineering processes, giving close support to the Technical Manager

• Project management and control: Working with project control through project economics, project planning, data science and analytics.

You

For this position we are looking for those with:

• Master’s degree or Ph D with good academic record within Electrical Power Engineering, Offshore-, Marine-, Structural-, Geotechnical- or other relevant engineering disciplines
• Completed degree within year of starting (2025)
• Fluent in English
• No more than than two years of experience
• Formal experience is not a requirement
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work is an advantage

Some of the personal qualities and characteristics we look for include:

• An awareness of risk and a commitment to safety for yourself and those around you.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Motivation to be a key contributor in the energy transition. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex problems with creativity and innovation, in order to deliver on strategy.
• Is curious and strives to learn, develop, and grow their skills and competencies as their environment changes. Take ownership of and seek out learning opportunities and constructive feedback.
• You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous, and caring

Equinor is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including candidates with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, then please make this clear in your application and our team will be happy to support you.

General information

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:

• CV/resume in English
• transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) obtained to this point during your studies in English or Scandinavian language. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.
To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of three Graduate roles per country.
Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why join us?

It’s important to us that our people feel safe, included and taken care of. That is why we offer:
Learning and development opportunities: Instead of being defined by your role, you will be inspired by your ability to shape it. You will have access to on-the-job training, learning modules and networking opportunities. And when you reach that point where you are ready to take the next step, do it with us! Our internal job market is varied and offers many opportunities for development and growth.
Work that works for you: While we are energised by our work, we also recognize the importance of preserving energy to enjoy other aspects of our lives. That is why we encourage good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements. We also offer generous parental leave policies as well as benefits that aim to support your mental and physical wellbeing.
An inclusive culture: Safety is our number one priority. And that extends to how safe you feel in bringing your whole self to work. It is our diverse perspectives and unique experiences that keep us moving forward. It is what allows us to be more creative, innovative, and resilient.
For more information visit Equinor's website or contact us by filling in the Contact us form.