Graduate 2027: Project Engineer

Are you eager to build bridges between disciplines and drive project progress in the energy sector? 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 a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology (e.g., mechanical, process/chemical, electrical, automation/cybernetics, civil/structural, industrial economics, marine engineering, or energy).

• Strong written and spoken English proficiency.

• Breadth of understanding across engineering disciplines, rather than deep specialization.

• An engineering degree is required.

Nice to have

• Relevant experience from studies, internships, summer jobs in industry, engineering, or project environments.

• Demonstrated coordination and leadership skills (e.g., student organizations, sports, volunteering, multidisciplinary projects).

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Basic skills in using AI tools.

• Proficiency in Norwegian (preferred).

• Strong academic results.

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 Project 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 within our ongoing projects, you will develop the skills to coordinate complex technical interfaces and contribute to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement.

• Technical coordination
  Coordinate interfaces between technical disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, structural), ensuring aligned deliveries.

• Project contribution
  Work on ongoing projects like Yggdrasil, PWP-Fenris, subsea, or modification projects, potentially within alliances.

• Tool utilization
  Utilize tools such as PIMS, Microsoft Office suite, and our stage gate/BMS processes daily.

• Project documentation
  Participate in and prepare project meetings, manage action lists, risk registers, and support decision-making.

• Task ownership
  Take ownership of defined coordination tasks or interfaces, supporting technical choices, budget, and scope.

Your journey in Project Engineering

This isn't a narrow specialization. You'll gain a holistic view by rotating through diverse projects and collaborating across various engineering disciplines, building multidisciplinary expertise.

• Observation & Learning
  Get to know projects and people: Observe and learn from day one.

• Coordination ownership
  Own coordination tasks: Take initiative and manage specific coordination efforts by month six.

• Independent impact
  Independent responsibility: Lead defined areas or interfaces by month eighteen.

• Technical leadership support
  Support technical leadership: Evolve towards supporting project management and technical leadership.

• Cross-disciplinary bridge building
  Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Build bridges between various engineering fields.

• Project success contributor
  Contribute to project success: Ensure aligned deliveries and overall project progress.

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 and Stavanger

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.