North Development Program 2026 - Engineer Reservoir Technology

What does the job involve?

As a Reservoir Engineer you will be responsible for applying analytical and reservoir modelling techniques within subsurface evaluations across all subsurface value chains. Responsible for ensuring integration of relevant subsurface data to model the dynamic reservoir behavior, with the aim of optimizing reservoir drainage and well planning on a full project life-cycle perspective.

You are utilizing your knowledge in a specific area to carry out tasks that have both short-term and long-term operational impact. You independently complete assigned work, either with limited guidance or by following well-defined guidelines and procedures, in order to achieve targets set by others that have an impact on your immediate team as well as other work areas. You effectively communicate facts, practices, and policies to individuals within your immediate team as well as external parties, with others support. You may navigate potentially conflicting agendas. You adhere to established procedures and tackle occasionally complex challenges by identifying and resolving them. You proactively seek continuous improvement and embrace change and ambiguity. You demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working while also taking ownership of your work. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.

This position is part of the North Development program. You will receive a development and learning opportunity and be given stretch tasks and responsibility at an early stage. Your first three years in this role may see you on an exchange between our northern Norway locations.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

Maturation of field development projects.

Reservoir modelling and energy efficient reservoir management.

Well target identification, well planning and optimal well placement.

Production forecasting and emission predictions.

Optimization and data driven production predictions.

Carbon capture and storage projects.

Contribute to digitalization and improvement initiatives.

Tasks may vary depending on your background, interests, and other factors.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Technical Discipline. Completed degree by August 2026.

• Education within reservoir or production technology and related disciplines such as; drilling & well, flow assurance, process technology, mathematics, physics, chemistry/chemical engineering, data science or cybernetics.

• Programming (Python, JavaScript) capabilities are an advantage.

• A maximum of three years of relevant fulltime work experience.

• Operational experience and experience from field development projects will be of advantage.

• Innovative and digital mindset, and an eagerness to learn and develop.

• Fluency in English language written and spoken is essential. Norwegian skills is an advantage.

• Excitement about the opportunity to be living and working from Harstad.

Please be aware that final interviews for the positions within the North Development Program will take place in Harstad in the period January 28th - January 29th, 2026.

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:

Cover letter telling your motivation for this position in Northern Norway.

CV, diplomas/transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English or Scandinavian language obtained to this point during your studies. If you are completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

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.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.