Experienced Field Architect

Var energi; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Insurance schemes

Loan arrangements

Cabins access

Comprehensive welfare package

Job summary

Vår Energi is seeking an experienced Field Architect to strengthen our field development organization and support the maturation of growth opportunities across our portfolio.

You will work across subsurface, drilling, facilities and commercial teams to shape field development concepts and influence major investment decisions. The role offers an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment and opportunities to turn opportunities into value across diverse assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in field development planning within oil and gas.
• Strong ability to balance technical, commercial and strategic considerations.
• Proven experience with complex field development projects, preferably subsea.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust field development concepts from early-phase assessments to project maturation.
• Collaborate across subsurface, drilling, facilities and commercial disciplines.
• Support major investment decisions and value creation across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Field development planning

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Economic evaluations

Strategic decision support

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Job function: Project Management & Services

Application Deadline: 13.09.2026

About the position

We are looking for an experienced Field Architect to strengthen our field development organisation and support the maturation of future growth opportunities across Vår Energi's portfolio.

You will join a multidisciplinary field development environment, working in teams with colleagues across subsurface, drilling, facilities and commercial disciplines. The team plays a key role in shaping future developments and supporting major investment decisions across Vår Energi's portfolio.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing robust and value-creating field development concepts, from early-phase assessments through decision‑making and project maturation. You will work across subsurface, drilling, facilities and commercial disciplines to identify optimal development solutions and support strategic project decisions.

The role offers the opportunity to influence major investment decisions, shape future developments and contribute to maximizing value across a diverse portfolio of assets and opportunities.

Who we are looking for

You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and balancing technical, commercial, and strategic considerations.

You have the ability to see the bigger picture while understanding the key technical drivers behind successful field developments. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, challenge assumptions, and contribute to robust discussions and decision‑making processes.

You are collaborative, solution‑oriented and motivated by turning opportunities into successful projects while building strong relationships across teams and disciplines.

We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated by continuous learning, value creation and business impact. You should also have an interest in how digital technologies, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence can support better decision‑making and business performance.

Background and experience

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in field development planning within the oil and gas industry
• Strong understanding of early phase project development and concept selection processes
• Proven experience from complex field development projects, preferably including subsea developments
• Good understanding of interfaces between subsurface, drilling, facilities and commercial disciplines
• Experience with economic evaluations, value creation and investment decision support
• Challenging tasks in a dynamic and a strong competent environment with the opportunity to grow, learn and be creative
• Competitive salary and benefits such as pension, insurance schemes, loan arrangements, access to cabins, additional days off and a comprehensive welfare package
• Internationally diverse working environment and internal development opportunities
• To be a part of a company which believes in the future of the NCS and offers rewarding tasks and responsibilities across a diverse portfolio of assets for the right candidate
• A strong corporate culture where we are team players, with focus on new solutions, learning and integrity

Contact Person

Miriam Wittenberg, Project Engineering & Early Phase Manager

As part of our standard recruitment process, background checks will be performed on all final external candidates. For this position, Vår Energi may also assess external applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high‑risk countries. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment

Vår Energi is one of Norway’s largest exporters of gas and play a vital role in providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to energy.Our activities generate high value for all stakeholders, providing employment and activities in local communities and companies across Norway.

With ourlarge,diverseand flexible portfoliowe are set up to createmore valuefaster, andto sustain high productionand resilient returnsin many years to come.