North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Reservoir Technology

1200 Equinor ASA; Harstad; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Wellness program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Equinor is seeking a Reservoir Engineer to apply analytical and modelling techniques across subsurface evaluations. You will integrate data to model dynamic reservoir behaviour, optimise drainage and well planning across a full project life-cycle, and contribute to energy-efficient operations.

The role is part of the North Development program, offering development opportunities and an early-stage stretch in assignments across northern Norway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reservoir or Production Technology or related disciplines (completed by Aug 2027).
• Relevant software competence and ability to learn new tools.
• Programming (Python, JavaScript) capabilities are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maturation of field development projects.
• Reservoir modelling and energy efficient reservoir management.
• Well target identification, well planning and optimal well placement.
• Production forecasting and emission predictions.
• Optimization and data driven production predictions.
• Carbon capture and storage projects.
• Contribute to digitalization and improvement initiatives.
• Tasks may vary depending on background and interests.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Reservoir modelling software

Job description

What does the job involve?

As a Reservoir Engineer you will be responsible for applying analytical and reservoir modelling techniques within subsurface evaluations across all subsurface value chains. Responsible for ensuring integration of relevant subsurface data to model the dynamic reservoir behaviour, with the aim of optimising reservoir drainage and well planning on a full project life-cycle perspective. You are utilizing your knowledge in a specific area to carry out tasks that have both short-term and long-term operational impact. 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?

• Maturation of field development projects.
• Reservoir modelling and energy efficient reservoir management.
• Well target identification, well planning and optimal well placement.
• Production forecasting and emission predictions.
• Optimization and data driven production predictions.
• Carbon capture and storage projects.
• Contribute to digitalization and improvement initiatives.
• Tasks may vary depending on your background, interests, and other factors.

Here’s what we expect from you

• At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential: open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
• We expect you to make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant technical discipline. Completed degree by August 2027.
• Education within: Reservoir or Production Technology and related disciplines such as: Drilling & Well, Flow Assurance, Process Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Data Science or Cybernetics.
• Relevant software competence, and the ability to learn new tools.
• Programming (Python, JavaScript) capabilities are an advantage.
• A maximum of three years of relevant fulltime work experience.
• Operational experience and experience from field development projects will be of advantage.
• Innovative and digital mindset, and an eagerness to learn and develop.
• Fluency in Norwegian language (both written and spoken) and good communication skills in English.
• 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.

What can we offer you

• 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?

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?