Graduate Programme 2027 Norway - Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences

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.

At Equinor, we deliver on ambitious projects. Our employees in the fields of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences are at the forefront of understanding the subsurface and unlocking energy resources responsibly, and they play a vital role in shaping the future of energy. Whether you are interpreting reservoirs, optimising drilling and production, or influencing field development strategies, your expertise will be valued and make a real impact.

• Drilling & Well Engineering (Bergen, Harstad, Stavanger, Stjørdal)
• Subsurface:
  Reservoir & Production Engineering (Bergen, Harstad, Stavanger, Stjørdal, Trondheim)
• Subsurface:
  Geosciences (Bergen, Harstad, Stavanger, Stjørdal, Trondheim)

We welcome a diverse range of backgrounds to our graduate programme, valuing a blend of skills and academic achievements. However, there are specific qualities and requirements we consider essential for success:

• 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 curie 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

• 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.

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.

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

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 its whole self to work.

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.

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.

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