Summer Internship 2027 - Sustainability and GIS, Oslo

Norsk Hydro; Oslo; On-site; NOK 223,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Energy invites motivated students to join our Oslo-based sustainability team for a GIS internship. You will work on mapping environmental and social footprints using ArcGIS or QGIS and gain real-world experience in a renewables business.

This role emphasizes independence and teamwork, with guidance from experienced colleagues. You'll contribute to restoration assessments, develop map layers, and provide strategic insights to support project development across facilities and new ventures in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in geography, natural resource management, biology, geomatics or environmental engineering.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
• Experience with GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS is an advantage.
• Work independently and collaborate well in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Use GIS tools to map and analyse Hydro Energy’s environmental and social footprint.
• Map potential impacts on natural values and identify opportunities to avoid, reduce or mitigate adverse impacts.
• Explore restoration opportunities around existing facilities and new projects.
• Compile national map layers and environmental data to provide strategic insight for GIS-based sustainability work.

Skills

Geography

Team collaboration

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Master’s degree in geography

Geomatics or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Hydro Energy develops and produces renewable energy and works systematically to strengthen sustainability across operations and projects. The sustainability team supports the business in understanding and reducing impacts on climate, nature and society. Geographic information systems are increasingly important for combining environmental data, analysing impacts and supporting sound, knowledge-based decisions.

What We Offer You

An internship in Hydro is a great way for you to try out and learn more about your field of study. You will obtain valuable experience, and you get to tackle relevant tasks and real challenges, with support from experienced colleagues. You will also get to participate in a joint program with all the Hydro summer interns, allowing you to learn more about our business and acquire interdisciplinary knowledge. All the while, we expect and want you to have a fun experience during the summer.

What You Will Be Doing

• Use GIS tools to map and analyse Hydro Energy’s environmental and social footprint.
• Map potential impacts on natural values and identify opportunities to avoid, reduce or mitigate adverse impacts.
• Explore restoration opportunities around existing facilities and new projects.
• Compile national map layers and environmental data to provide strategic insight and support further development of Hydro Energy’s GIS-based sustainability work.

What will make you successful?

• Master’s degree in geography, natural resource management, biology, geomatics, environmental engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
• Extracurricular activities and volunteer work will be considered advantageous.
• Experience with GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS or similar is an advantage.
• You work independently, take initiative and collaborate well in interdisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

The position is based in Oslo. Please include copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates, and more. Applications submitted through our online system will be reviewed, and email submissions will not be considered.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 16/10/2026

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Stein Øvstebø
[e-mail]
(Norway [phone]

Recruiter

Johnny Tran
[e-mail]
(Norway [phone]