Principal Engineer - Automation

Principal Engineer - Automation

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.
We are looking for a Principal Engineer to strengthen our Automation and OT Cybersecurity department in Asker. As a Principal Engineer, you will contribute to Aibel's exciting journey in the ongoing energy transition. Our portfolio covers manned and unmanned Oil and Gas topsides, High Voltage substations (HVAC or HVDC), electrification and other industry projects.

About the position
Aibel's Automation engineers design and specify automation systems solutions and strategies for projects in concept, study and detail phases. You will develop automation philosophies & solutions to the required level, as well as developing strategies, philosophies and secure design solutions for remote operation and remote diagnostics.

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Automation system design, including philosophies, topologies, I/O budget, etc according to project phase and scope
• Follow-up of IACS supplier wrt deliverables, quality and schedule
• Arrange and lead internal meetings, client meetings, workshops and reviews
• Interface with other disciplines, construction, MC, commissioning, operation, other contractors and suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree
• Minimum 8 year's experience from automation engineering in green field projects
• Minimum 4 year's experience from SAS system design activities
• Experience with development of philosophies, topologies and follow-up for SAS package
• Experience and thorough knowledge of automation design according to relevant standards such as NORSOK, ATEX, PTIL, DNV and IEC

Personal qualities

• Fluent in written and oral English, Norwegian is an advantage
• Cooperative working attitude and acceptance for multicultural team environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Innovative, systematic, and proactive; committed to improving methods with digital tools and meeting deadlines with high quality
• Consistent with Aibel’s values; responsible, visionary, open and flexible

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Application deadline and contact information:
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Department manager: Mette Arentz Østmo
Work Place: Oslo
Application deadline: 24.01.2025

We use Semac AS to perform background checks on all final candidates. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

Department:

Location: Oslo