Layout Engineer

Location: Oslo
Duration: 17.08.2026 - 30.06.2027, with possible extension.

Dovre Solutions is a trusted global provider of high-value project management services. We have over 30 years of experience as a global provider of project professionals and engineers for large investment projects within our Project Personnel business area. As a leading provider of services to operating and engineering companies, we are committed to provide our clients with the best possible service. All our candidates go through an extensive selection process supported by ISO 9001. To secure the best match for a project, we take time to get to know the person behind the CV.

Layout discipline representative

• Act as the Layout discipline responsible for the HalZero studies and projects.

Safety, Access & Operability Focus

• Ensure safe and efficient personnel access, escape routes, and evacuation paths.
• Evaluate working environment, ergonomics, and maintainability early in the design.
• Integrate layout input into HAZID, and other technical reviews and workshops.
• Verify that layouts support safe construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance.

Contractor Follow-Up & Verification

• Follow up and technically supervise engineering contractors delivering layout and 3D model work.
• Review and approve layout drawings, 3D models, and design reports.
• Ensure contractors follow Hydro's design premises, digital requirements, and model maturity expectations.
• Interface with multidiscipline teams to resolve layout clashes and design conflicts.

Multidiscipline Coordination

• Coordinate layout interfaces with:
  
  • Piping o Structural
    
  • HVAC o Electrical & Instrumentation
    
  • Process and mechanical disciplines
    
  • Safety
• Ensure physical layout supports system functionality and installation logic.
• Actively participate in model reviews and design validation sessions.

Early Phase & Concept Development

• Contribute to early‑phase project development, feasibility studies, and concept selection.
• Establish layout philosophies, plot plans, spacing requirements, and area classifications.
• Support CAPEX/OPEX optimization through smart layout solutions.
• Evaluate layout alternatives and provide decision support input to the project team.

Digital Engineering & 3D Model Governance

• Ensure 3D models meet Hydro's model quality, maturity, and data requirements.
• Use and govern BIM/3D tools as decision‑support tools.

Decision Support & Stakeholder Advice

• Advise the Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and Asset representatives on layout‑related risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to project execution strategies.
• Support the development of the project design basis and scope of work documents.

• MSc degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience as a layout engineer within the oil & gas, metals, or chemical industries.
• Experience from onshore industrial projects is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English; fluency in Norwegian.
• Experience with 3D modelling tools.
• Knowledge of BIM methodologies and tools.
• Experience with early-phase project development (feasibility and concept studies).

Dovre Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.