Graduate Programme 2027 Norway - Technology & Engineering

Equinor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinor’s two-year graduate programme is a dynamic, comprehensive initiative designed to nurture and develop the next generation of talent through 3–12 month rotations across functions, business areas or locations. This will give you the opportunity to network and experience different parts of our business.

We want to give you the tools and experiences you need to shape your future so you can use your passion and abilities to help us succeed in the energy transition.

Qualifications

• You identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow; open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
• You live by our safety and security expectations, contributing to our zero-harm culture.
• You communicate well, facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• You adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
• You demonstrate a curious mind and the ability to solve problems, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering on our objectives.
• You have a global mindset and navigate well in multicultural environments

Responsibilities

• Learn across rotations in functions, business areas or locations to build broad expertise.
• Participate in on‑the‑job learning, mentoring, and buddy support from day one.
• Contribute to projects and activities that support the energy transition and innovation.

Skills

Fluent English

Global mindset

Curious mind

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

What does the graduate programme involve?

Our two-year graduate programme is a dynamic and comprehensive initiative, designed to nurture and develop the next generation of talent. The programme allows for 3–12-month rotations across functions, business areas or locations. This will give you the opportunity to network and experience different parts of our business. We want to give you the tools and experiences you need to shape your future so you can use your passion and abilities to help us succeed in the energy transition.

Discipline Insights

At Equinor, we deliver on ambitious projects. Our employees in the fields of Technology and Engineering are at the forefront of developing industry-changing technologies, and they will continue to play an essential role in shaping the future of energy. Whether you are advancing best practices, influencing strategic direction, or solving complex problems, your insights will be valued and impactful.

This Year We Are Recruiting Within The Following Disciplines

• Construction & Commissioning (Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Stjørdal)
• Electrical Power Engineering (Hammerfest, Harstad, Stjørdal, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo)
• Maintenance Management (Bergen, Harstad, Stavanger, Stjørdal)
• Materials Technology (Bergen, Oslo, Porsgrunn, Stavanger, Trondheim)
• Marine Technology & Structure (Bergen, Harstad, Oslo, Stavanger, Stjørdal)
• Mechanical Technology (Bergen, Harstad, Oslo, Stavange, Stjørdal)
• Operation and Maintenance Technology (Bergen, Stjørdal)
• Process & Flow Assurance (Bergen, Harstad, Mongstad, Oslo, Stavanger)
• Safety, Security & Sustainability Technical (Bergen, Harstad, Oslo, Stavanger, Stjørdal, Trondheim)
• Subsea Technology (Bergen, Harstad, Oslo, Stavanger, Stjørdal)
• Supply Chain Management (Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger)
• Technical Safety and Risk Management (Bergen, Harstad, Oslo, Porsgrunn, Stavanger, Stjørdal)

Find Out More About The Different Disciplines Here

https://www.equinor.com/careers/technology-and-engineering

Here’s What We Expect From You

Qualities

• You identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow; open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
• You live by our safety and security expectations, contributing to our zero-harm culture.
• You communicate well, facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• You adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
• You demonstrate a curious mind and the ability to solve problems, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering on our objectives.
• You have a global mindset and navigate well in multicultural environments

Skills And Academic Requirements

• You have a master’s degree or PhD with a good academic record.
• You are fluent in English.
• You do not have more than two years of relevant full time work experience.
• Formal working experience is not a requirement.
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.

What we can offer you

Learning and development

You’ll gain hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job training, access to virtual and in‑person learning modules, and the chance to rotate across teams. You’ll also be supported by a buddy and a mentor from day one.

Wellbeing and work-life balance

We offer competitive benefits that support your physical and mental wellbeing, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements and our global parental leave policy.

An inclusive culture

With around 25,000 colleagues worldwide, we know that diverse perspectives drive creativity and better solutions. We work hard to ensure everyone feels included and able to bring their whole self to work.

Financial rewards

Our compensation package includes competitive pay and the opportunity to join our share savings plan. In most locations, we also offer pension plans designed to support you long‑term.

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.

About The Program

• Learn more about the graduate program
• Discover where you can work
• Graduate FAQs

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?