Graduate 2027: Petroleum Engineer

Are you passionate about optimizing hydrocarbon recovery and leveraging data and AI to transform petroleum systems? Join our Graduate Program – a cornerstone of our ambition to lead the energy transition and become the first AI-native E&P company.

Need to have

• Final year student or recent graduate with an M.Sc. degree in Petroleum Engineering or related fields (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Cybernetics, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Economy).

• Strong fundamental engineering understanding.

• Curiosity for complex, real-world operational challenges.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect calculations and data to practical decisions.

• Eagerness to spend significant time offshore, gaining hands-on experience.

• Fluent in English for professional communication and hold a valid EEA work permit.

• Achieved a 'B' average or higher (or equivalent) in academic results, with grades directly assessed from transcripts.

Nice to have

• A self-starter who takes ownership of your own learning and development.

• A collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and contributes to a shared mission.

• An adaptable mindset, open to working across a wide range of technical disciplines.

• A drive to continuously improve processes, questioning the status quo to find better solutions.

• Clear and concise communication skills, ready to engage with teams in the office and offshore.

• Relevant experience from studies, internships, technical summer jobs (with references), academic projects, or a master's/project thesis specifically related to petroleum engineering, reservoir management, production optimization, or well completion design.

• Working knowledge of relevant data analysis and simulation tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, Petrel, Eclipse, Olga, Pipesim, Techlog, Prosper/Gap, MATLAB, SQL, Tableau, DTS systems).

• Practical experience using AI tools for personal work efficiency (e.g., analysis, documentation, code generation) and a keen interest in applying AI/machine learning to optimize petroleum systems, analyze surveillance data, and identify new production opportunities.

About the job

This is not just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to help redefine a major industrial company. As a Petroleum Engineer in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. Through a series of rotations and a crucial offshore placement, you will develop the skills to handle complex technical problems and contribute to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement by optimizing our petroleum systems.

• Digital transformation
  Digitalize and optimize our petroleum systems, connecting data and advanced analytics to real-world production challenges.

• Production surveillance
  Plan and utilize our surveillance systems to optimize hydrocarbon production and injection strategies.

• Opportunity identification
  Identify and evaluate new production opportunities to maximize value creation from our assets.

• Well completion design
  Design and evaluate well completions for optimal production and injection performance.

• Technology implementation
  Contribute to the development and implementation of new technologies to enhance business efficiency and sustainability.

Your journey in Petroleum Engineering

This isn't a narrow specialization. You'll gain a holistic view by rotating through the core disciplines that drive our petroleum systems, from reservoir characterization to production optimization.

• Reservoir engineering
  Learn to characterize reservoirs, simulate fluid flow, and forecast production to optimize recovery.

• Production optimization
  Master techniques for maximizing output from wells and fields, including artificial lift and flow assurance.

• Data science in petroleum
  Apply advanced data analytics and machine learning to interpret subsurface data and improve decision-making.

• Field development
  Contribute to strategic planning for new and existing fields, considering technical, economic, and environmental factors.

• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
  Explore innovative methods to increase recovery from mature fields, pushing the boundaries of petroleum extraction.

• Integrated operations & AI
  Work with digital teams to implement AI solutions for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.

What we offer

• Professional development
  We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.

• Competitive compensation
  We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.

• Work-life balance
  We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.

• Employee well-being
  We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.

• Diverse & Inclusive environment
  We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.

• Young professional network
  Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.

Our culture & vision

• SAFER values
  Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.

• AI-first mindset
  We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.

• ONETEAM culture
  Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.

• Safety priority
  We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

Locations: Trondheim, Oslo, Stavanger and Harstad

Application process

Application deadline: 23.08.2026

If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript. 

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.

Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com

Om Aker BP

Our offering

As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.

Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.

We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.

Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.