Automation – Senior Engineer – Stavanger

Dovre Solutions; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovre Solutions is seeking a senior SAS engineer to lead documentation, studies, and FEL deliverables for offshore projects. The role requires offshore SAS expertise, ISO 11064 knowledge, and experience with major suppliers’ solutions.

The candidate will coordinate with clients and vendors, ensure discipline checks, and manage orders for automation materials for offshore installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation/Cybernetics.
• 7-12 years’ experience with SAS systems in modification projects for systems in operation.
• Modifications on offshore installations when in operation.
• Knowledge of Control Room Design (ISO 11064).
• Experience with EPCIC project phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Completion).
• Offshore system knowledge (process/electrical/telecom/utility, BPCS and SIS).
• Experience with main suppliers’ technical solutions for SAS/IACS/OT (Emerson, Siemens, ABB, Kongsberg, Honeywell).
• IEC 61850 and latest protocols/interfaces (GOOSE, MMS, PTP, SV).
• IEC 61508/61511 - Safety Instrumented Systems.
• ISO 11064 – Human Factor Engineering.
• IEC 62443 for IACS/OT cyber security.
• NPD, ATEX, IEC61892 and Norsok standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce new documentation and drawings such as Cause & Effect, System Control Diagrams (SCD) diagrams, loop drawings for process, Fire & Gas and safety systems; IS Loop Calculations.
• Revise existing documentation and drawings. Produce work packages for installation.
• Produce deliverables for studies and Front End Loading (FEL) work.
• Produce documentation for Safety and Automation Systems (SAS) Discipline checks and approvals of produced documents and drawings in the project.
• Order all automation materials needed for offshore installation and understand P&IDs and drawings from different disciplines.
• Discuss with Client and vendor representatives to find optimal technical solutions.

Skills

SAS systems experience

Offshore operations knowledge

Cyber security basics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation/Cybernetics

Tools

Emerson

Siemens

ABB

Kongsberg

Honeywell

IEC 61850

Job description

Introduction

Location: Stavanger

Duration: 01.10.2026 – 30.09.2028

Dovre Solutions is a trusted global provider of high-value project management services. We have over 30 years of experience as a global provider of project professionals and engineers for large investment projects within our Project Personnel business area. As a leading provider of services to operating and engineering companies, we are committed to provide our clients with the best possible service. All our candidates go through an extensive selection process supported by ISO 9001. To secure the best match for a project, we take time to get to know the person behind the CV.

Function

• Produce new documentation and drawings such as Cauce&Effect, System Control Diagrams (SCD) diagrams, loop drawings for process, Fire&Gas and safety systems; IS Loop Calculations.
• Revise existing documentation and drawings. Produce work packages for installation.
• Produce deliverables for studies and Front End Loading (FEL) work.
• Produce documentation for Safety and Automation Systems (SAS) Discipline check and approval of produced documents and drawings in the project.
• Order all automation materials needed for offshore installation, and must be able to understand P&IDs and drawings from different disciplines.
• Discussions with Client and vendor representatives in order to find optimal technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation/Cybernetics.
• 7-12 years’ experience with SAS systems in modification projects for systems in operation.
• Modifications on offshore installations when in operation.
• Control Room Design ( typically Automation part ), ISO 11064.
• Concept/Detail Studies and EPCIC(Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Completion) project phases.
• Offshore system knowledge( process/electrical/telecom/utility systems, BPCS and SIS ).
• Technical requirements and tools from offshore operators.
• Main suppliers technical solutions for SAS/IACS/OT( Emerson, Siemens, ABB, Kongsberg, Honeywell ).
• Suppliers technical solutions for High and Voltage systems and philosophies for system design.
• IEC 61850 and latest protocols/interfaces (GOOSE, MMS, PTP,SV).
• IEC 61508/61511- Safety Instrumented Systems.
• ISO 11064 – Human Factor Engineering.
• Cyber security in general and in special for electrical systems(IEC 62443 as IACS/OT).
• Relevant standards such as NPD, ATEX, IEC61892 and Norsok.

Offer

Dovre Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.