Reservoir Engineer

Work Location:  Sandnes
Job function:  Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering
Application Deadline:  24.08.2025
Contact Person:  Øystein Aasheim, VP Subsurface Excellence

About us

We are a leading independent Norwegian upstream oil and gas company, built on more than 50 years of experience on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. We have equity stakes in around 50 % of all producing assets on the NCS and are the 3rd largest oil and gas producer and one of the largest exporters of gas to Europe from Norway. 
We are 1400 skilled and engaged employees, located offshore and at our offices in Hammerfest, Florø, Oslo and Forus outside Stavanger. 

What to expect as a graduate within Subsurface

As a graduate, you will be enrolled in Vår Energi’s graduate programme to build your network and take part in meaningful work from day one, such as:  

  • Perform reservoir management through establishing reservoir drainage strategies, reservoir surveillance and optimization of production
  • Perform reservoir performance prediction using both analytical and numerical techniques like reservoir simulation 
  • Quantify and communicate subsurface risks and uncertainty 
  • Contribute to studies to identify and mature opportunities for improved reservoir drainage on wellbore, reservoir or field scale 
  • Perform studies of rock and fluid properties and integrate results in reservoir characterisation and performance prediction 
  • Estimation, classification and reporting of hydrocarbon reserves and resources

Who are we looking for

  • Recently graduated or graduating in 2026 with a minimum of Master's degree within relevant studies
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience after graduating
  • Fluency in both oral and written English 

 

We are looking for candidates that identify with our values; Proactive, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial and Responsible.

You are a team player who is proactive, eager to learn, and approach challenges with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset. We put safety first in everything we do and expect you to do the same. 

What do we offer

  • Challenging tasks in a strong technical environment  
  • A diverse work environment with a lot of development opportunities 
  • A young professional network 
  • Competitive salary and benefits such as; pension, insurance schemes, loan arrangements, sports club & company cabins, additional paid leave and flexible work arrangements 

 

Start date at Vår Energi will be August 2026.  
  
If this appeals to you, please send us your CV and relevant copies of academic transcripts and diplomas. 
 
As part of our standard recruitment process, background checks will be performed on all final candidates. For this position, Vår Energi will also assess the applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment.

Vår Energi is one of the leading oil and gas companies in Norway and a major supplier of gas to Europe.

At a time when stable access to energy is a crucial part of European security policy, we have a particular responsibility to contribute with energy to millions of Europeans. At the same time, we have committed to ambitious climate targets, extensively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The challenges ahead are great. As are our ambitions. Working to supply energy has perhaps never been more important and meaningful than now.