North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Drilling & Well Operations
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Important! To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):
18.11.2026We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
What does the job involve?
Responsible for drilling engineering related to all drilling activities across the Equinor organisation. This includes making of drilling programs according to applicable work processes (WP), work requirements (WR) and technical requirements (TR). This also include all support and expert functions related to drilling engineering.You are utilizing your knowledge in a specific area to carry out tasks that have a short-term operational impact/risk. You independently complete assigned work, either with limited guidance or by following well-defined guidelines and procedures, in order to achieve targets set by others that have an impact on your immediate team as well as other work areas. You effectively communicate facts, practices, and policies to individuals within your immediate team as well as external parties, with others support. You may navigate potentially conflicting agendas. You adhere to established procedures and tackle occasionally complex challenges by identifying and resolving them. You proactively seek continuous improvement and embrace change and ambiguity. You demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working while also taking ownership of your work. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.
This position is part of the North Development program. You will receive a development and learning opportunity and be given stretch tasks and responsibility at an early stage. Your first three years in this role may see you on an exchange between our northern Norway locations.
What will my tasks be?
Within this position, your key tasks will be to:
- Play an important part in planning drilling and completion operations, well interventions and subsea activities.
- Contribute to shape the future of drilling and well industry.
- Work in teams with other disciplines, perform method selection, risk assessment, evaluate and recommend required equipment.
- Develop and improve our new ways of working.
- Analyze data and ensure safe and efficient operations.
Equinor’s drilling & well (D&W) network consists of 1,200+ dedicated professionals worldwide and takes on a global role in managing D&W operations. Our teams oversee around 40 daily operations carried out from our platforms, rigs and vessels. Our work plays a significant role across all areas of our strategy, from enabling safer and more efficient production to reducing the CO2 emissions from our oil and gas outputs and delivering wells for our carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Here's what we expect from you:
At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in petroleum technology, Subsea Technology, Marine and Offshore Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cybernetics, Data Science, Industrial Economics, or other relevant engineering degrees. Completed degree by August 2027.
- No more than three years full time relevant work experience.
- Formal experience is not a requirement, however extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work is an advantage.
- Fluency in English language written and spoken is essential. Good Norwegian skills is an advantage, and you must have a willingness to learn Norwegian.
- Eager team player with the ability to work and deliver results in a global and diverse environment.
- Positive attitude to take on new challenges and adapt to dynamic environments.
- Excitement about the opportunity to be living and working from Harstad.
Please be aware that final interviews for the positions within the North Development Program will take place in Harstad in the period January 27th - January 28th, 2027.
Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:
- Cover letter telling your motivation for this position in Northern Norway.
- CV, diplomas/transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English or Scandinavian language obtained to this point during your studies. If you are completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.
What can we offer you?
We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:
Not just a job - a career
In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.
Attractive rewards
We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.
Wellness and work-life balance
We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
An inclusive culture
We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.
We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success. To ensure fairness and transparency, positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the position’s responsibilities, complexity, and impact, and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.
Important notes about the application process
We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.
About Equinor
Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?