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 Principal Engineer Automation to strengthen our department in Asker

About the position

In this senior automation role, you will contribute to the design and development of automation and SAS solutions across early‑phase studies, FEED and execution projects. You will work with automation philosophies, system topologies, programming basis and I/O design, while ensuring strong technical deliveries and seamless integration across disciplines. The role includes active collaboration with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, leading workshops and technical reviews, and supporting efficient project execution. Depending on project needs, you may also guide or coordinate automation resources to strengthen project performance and knowledge sharing. You will work in all project phases and in both Offshore wind and O&G projects.

Responsibilities

You will follow up suppliers on quality, deliverables and schedule, and manage interfaces with construction, commissioning, operations and other disciplines. Through a proactive and solution‑oriented approach, you will contribute to continuous improvement, digitalisation and development of robust automation methods. Knowledge sharing and collaboration are central aspects of the role, helping build capability within the automation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.

• 10–15 years’ experience from automation engineering in greenfield projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. 

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with SAS system design, including development of philosophies, topologies and SAS/ICS package follow‑up. 

• Experience with SCDs for documenting logic (where applicable).

• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, such as NORSOK, ATEX, PTIL, DNV and IEC. 

• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written. 

• Ability to work both independently and in multicultural teams, with a structured and quality‑focused approach. 

• Proactive and innovative mindset, with a drive to share knowledge and improve methods through digital tools. 

Personal Qualities

You bring an inclusive and collaborative working style, combined with the confidence to take initiative when needed. You work systematically and deliver high‑quality results, showing strong judgement and the ability to engage constructively across disciplines. With curiosity, professionalism and a willingness to support colleagues, you contribute positively to both project outcomes and the wider automation team.

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.

Work Place: Asker

Application deadline: 08.03.2026

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