Aker BP
Expires in a month
Graduate 2027: Drilling and Wells Engineer
Full-time
in
Stavanger
Trondheim
Fornebu
Who we are looking for
Are you driven to solve real-world energy challenges by connecting data, AI, and hands-on operational experience? Join our Graduate Program – a cornerstone of our ambition to lead the energy transition and become the first AI-native Exploration and Production company.
Highlights
Need to have
Final year student or recent graduate with an M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering field and a 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.
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.
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 Drilling and Wells 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.
Rotational learning
Offshore experience
AI & Data solutions
Team collaboration
Productivity & Innovation
Your journey in Drilling and Wells
Drilling & Completion
Intervention & Well integrity
Subsea operations
Plug & Abandonment
High-Pressure/ High-Temp (HPHT)
Drilling & Well excellence
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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Our culture and 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.
Hiring manager: Tural Ahmadli
Contact information: tural.ahmadli@akerbp.com
Office location
3 locations
Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
Jåttåflaten 28, 4020 Stavanger, Norway
Trondheim, Trøndelag, NO
Munkegata 26, 7014 Trondheim, Norway
Fornebu, Akershus, NO
Oksenøyveien 10, 1366 Lysaker, 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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