Principal Engineer - Process

Aibel AS; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aibel in Bergen is seeking a principal process engineer to strengthen the Process department. You will develop process designs across projects and contribute to a growing portfolio. The role may lead the discipline and requires 10+ years in Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas or related fields.

The position emphasizes teamwork, independence, and timely delivery, with focus on quality and compliance. This is a hands-on engineering role in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas experience.
• Experience with EPCIC, FEED and early studies in Oil & Gas.
• Knowledge of process design rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within the Process discipline.
• Perform and evaluate process simulations.
• Develop preliminary and detailed process designs.
• Dimension piping, valves and equipment.
• Prepare P&IDs, line lists and design reports.
• Collaborate in multidiscipline project teams.

Skills

EPCIC FEED early study

Process simulations

Regulations knowledge

Norwegian language

Independent leadership

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Proactive knowledge sharing

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in chemistry or process engineering

Tools

HYSYS

UNISIM

Flarenet

Job description

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.

Engineering in Bergen is seeking a principal engineer to strengthen the Process department. You will play an important part in developing process designs across various projects and contribute to our exiting and growing portfolio.

About the position

In this position, you can hold various roles within the Process discipline. Possibility for roles as discipline lead. Work closely with other disciplines to achieve the project’s goals.
We're searching for you with minimum 10 years' relevant experience within Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas or related industry. Within the dynamic energy sector, we’re embarking on numerous exciting projects. We hope that you want to contribute to our fantastic team!

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Lead team
• Perform and evaluate process simulations
• Preliminary and detail process design
• Calculation and dimensioning of piping, valves and process equipment
• Prepare P&IDs, line lists and design reports
• Project work in multidiscipline teams

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or process related Engineering
• Experience with EPCIC, FEED and early study projects within the Oil&Gas industry in the NCS
• Experience with process simulation tools such as HYSYS, UNISIM and/or Flarenet
• Good knowledge of rules and regulations for process in design
• Good communication skills in Norwegian, both writing and speaking
• Be systematic and accurate
• Can work independently and lead discipline work
• Enjoy collaborating in expert groups with multidisciplinary understanding
• Have high loyalty to deadlines and quality requirements
• Be proactive, seeking advice and share own experience with others

Application deadline and contact information:

We engage an external provider to conduct background checks on all final candidates. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high‑risk countries for a security assessment.

Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.
Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.
We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Aibel is a leading provider of EPCI services (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) who designs, builds, and maintains offshore platforms and other critical infrastructure for the energy industry. The company is one of the largest suppliers of innovative and sustainable solutions on the Norwegian continental shelf. In addition, Aibel holds strong positions within the European offshore wind industry and in the electrification of offshore oil and gas installations and onshore processing plants. Close to 4,700 employees work at the company's locations in Norway, Thailand and Singapore. These include several engineering offices as well as three state-of-the-art yards in Haugesund, Norway, and in Laem Chabang and Map Ta Phut, Thailand, with significant prefabrication and construction capacity. Aibel is owned by Ferd (50%), Ratos (32%) and AP2 – Andra AP-fonden (18%). www.aibel.com