North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Electrical Technology

Equinor Company; Hammerfest; Remote; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global parental leave

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Equinor in Hammerfest, Norway, is seeking an electrical engineer for the North Development Program 2027. You will support electrical integrity, assist in design and improvements, and help ensure safe operation and modifications across a major industrial asset.

This entry-level driven program emphasizes learning, stretch tasks, and early responsibility in a challenging Arctic environment. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate in Norwegian and English, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related electrical field, completed by August 2027.
• No more than three years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Understanding of electrical systems in a large, highly regulated industrial facility.
• Ability to learn and use digital tools used in the job.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and safe work environment.
• Team player with capability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical technical integrity and provide maintenance services.
• Assist design, implementation, and QA of minor electrical improvement proposals.
• Contribute to safe design and execution of modifications.
• Support safety in design and operations for the asset.
• Provide technical support during extended production disruption.
• Proactively support assets in production optimization.

Skills

Norwegian language proficiency

English communication

Team player

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Digital tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or relevant electrical subject

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

## North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Electrical TechnologyApply: Hammerfest, Norway: Posted Today: JR107796**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?At Hammerfest LNG, you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment alongside great colleagues, tackling exciting tasks and professional challenges. Your work will primarily take place at the Hammerfest LNG site, in close proximity to an operating plant. 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:* Support technical integrity through electrical technical assistance and various operation and maintenance services.* Assist in the design, implementation, and quality assurance of minor improvement proposals in safety and electrical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency.* Contribute to safe and efficient design and execution of modifications.* Contribute to safety in design and operations for the asset.* Provide technical support in the event of extended production disruption.* Proactively support assets in production optimization.* Work on a broad set of deliveries and join a professional network.# 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:* Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or another relevant electrical subject. Completed degree by August 2027.* No more than three years of relevant fulltime work experience. Formal experience is not a requirement.* An understanding of the context of electrical systems in a large and complex highly regulated industrial facility.* Ability to familiarize yourself with digital tools used in the job.* Ability to contribute to a positive and safe work environment.* Team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.* Motivated to solve tasks in a dedicated and responsible manner.* As an electrical engineer, you are required to have proficiency in Norwegian (both verbally and in writing) and proficient English communication.* Excitement about the opportunity to be living and working in Hammerfest. Please be aware that final interviews for the positions within the North Development Program will take place in Equinor office 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 careerIn 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 rewardsWe give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.Wellness and work-life balanceWe 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 cultureWe 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 everyoneEquinor 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 processWe 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 EquinorEquinor 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?