Senior/Principal engineer instrumentation

NES Fircroft; Bergen; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Bergen seeks a Senior/Principal instrumentation engineer to lead detailed design activities and support studies across offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities. You will prepare packages, ensure design quality, and coordinate with suppliers, with emphasis on brownfield modifications and field equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in instrumentation engineering, strong know-how in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems, and fluency in Norwegian and/or English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation/Automation Hardware.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience from offshore and/or onshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven track record in instrumentation engineering and design.
• Extensive knowledge of brownfield modifications and work on operating facilities.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems and field equipment used in the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Fluent in Norwegian and/or English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to take ownership of engineering activities and support project execution from study phase through completion.
• Experience with preparation of tenders, tie-back developments, and metering systems is considered an advantage.
• Grunnleggende EX kurs
• FSE høy og lavtspent med førstehjelp
• Offshore sertifikat med helivelt
• Helseattest

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of instrumentation tasks.
• Participate in studies.
• Estimate instrumentation tasks.
• Prepare job packages and follow up on deliveries.
• Discipline check of design basis (studies, drawings, and job packages).
• Follow up with suppliers, package responsibility.
• Participate in pre-test/FAT at the supplier.
• Participate in inspections onshore/offshore.
• Able to take on training responsibilities for new engineers.
• Perform as-built.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Offshore/onshore exp.

Project ownership

Tender preparation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Instrumentation/Automation Hardware

Technical College degree with extensive experience in VEM

Tools

ProCoSys

ARIS

ATEX knowledge

NORSOK

STID

Job description

Senior/Principal engineer instrumentation

Contract periode: 04.01.2027 - 31.12.2027
Location: Bergen

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Detailed design of instrumentation tasks.
• Participate in studies.
• Estimate instrumentation tasks.
• Prepare job packages and follow up on deliveries.
• Discipline check of design basis (studies, drawings, and job packages).
• Follow up with suppliers, package responsibility.
• Participate in pre-test/FAT at the supplier.
• Participate in inspections onshore/offshore.
• Able to take on training responsibilities for new engineers.
• Perform as-built.

Qualifications / Kvalifikasjoner:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation/Automation Hardware.
• Alternatively, a Technical College degree with extensive experience in VEM.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience from offshore and/or onshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven track record in instrumentation engineering and design.
• Extensive knowledge of brownfield modifications and work on operating facilities.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems and field equipment used in the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Experience with ATEX, NORSOK, STID, ProCoSys, and ARIS.
• Fluent in Norwegian and/or English, both written and spoken
• Ability to take ownership of engineering activities and support project execution from study phase through completion.
• Experience with preparation of tenders, tie-back developments, and metering systems is considered an advantage.
• Grunnleggende EX kurs
• FSE høy og lavtspent med førstehjelp
• Offshore sertifikat med helivelt
• Helseattest

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.