Aker BP
Expires in a month
Graduate 2027: Petroleum Engineer
Full-time
in
Trondheim
Stavanger
Fornebu
Harstad
Who we are looking for
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.
Highlights
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
Digital transformation
Production surveillance
Opportunity identification
Well completion design
Technology implementation
Your journey in Petroleum Engineering
Reservoir engineering
Production optimization
Data science in petroleum
Field development
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Integrated operations & AI
What we offer
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Work-life balance
Employee well-being
Diverse & Inclusive environment
Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.
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Young professional network
Our culture & vision
SAFER values
AI-first mindset
ONETEAM culture
Safety priority
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
Office location
4 locations
Trondheim, Trøndelag, NO
Munkegata 26, 7014 Trondheim, Norway
Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
Jåttåflaten 28, 4020 Stavanger, Norway
Fornebu, Akershus, NO
Oksenøyveien 10, 1366 Lysaker, Norway
Harstad, Troms, NO
Storåkeren 11, 9411 Harstad, Norway
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.
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