North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Electrical Technology

Equinor; Hammerfest; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global parental leave

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Equinor is seeking an electrical engineering graduate to join the North Development program in Hammerfest, Norway. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment with an emphasis on safety and integrity, rotating between northern locations to gain experience.

You will contribute to design, optimization, and safe operations while learning digital tools and collaborating with a broad professional network in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related subject, completed by August 2027.
• Max three years of relevant full-time work experience; formal experience not required.
• Understanding of electrical systems in a large, regulated industrial facility.
• Ability to learn digital tools used in the job and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Support technical integrity through electrical technical assistance and various operation and maintenance services.
• Assist in design, implementation, and QA of minor improvement proposals in safety and electrical systems.
• Contribute to safe and efficient design and execution of modifications.
• Contribute to safety in design and operations for the asset.
• Provide technical support during extended production disruption.
• Proactively support assets in production optimization.
• Work on a broad set of deliveries and join a professional network.

Skills

Team player

Multidisciplinary

Safety mindset

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in electrical engineering

Job description

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?

• 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.

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?