Important! To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):

27.08.2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What does the graduate programme involve?

Our two-year graduate programme is a dynamic and comprehensive initiative, designed to nurture and develop the next generation of talent. The programme allows for 3–12-month rotations across functions, business areas or locations. This will give you the opportunity to network and experience different parts of our business. We want to give you the tools and experiences you need to shape your future so you can use your passion and abilities to help us succeed in the energy transition.

Discipline Insights: 

Here's what we expect from you

We welcome a diverse range of backgrounds to our graduate programme, valuing a blend of skills and academic achievements. However, there are specific qualities and requirements we consider essential for success:

Qualities:
•You identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow; open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
•You live by our safety and security expectations, contributing to our zero-harm culture.
•You communicate well, facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
•You adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
•You demonstrate a curious mind and the ability to solve problems, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering on our objectives.
•You have a global mindset and navigate well in multicultural environments

Skills and Academic Requirements:
•You have a master’s degree or PhD with a good academic record.
•You are fluent in English.
•You do not have more than two years of relevant full time work experience.
•Formal working experience is not a requirement.
•Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.

What we can offer you

Learning and development

You’ll gain hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job training, access to virtual and in‑person learning modules, and the chance to rotate across teams. You’ll also be supported by a buddy and a mentor from day one.

Wellbeing and work‑life balance

We offer competitive benefits that support your physical and mental wellbeing, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements and our global parental leave policy.

An inclusive culture

With around 25,000 colleagues worldwide, we know that diverse perspectives drive creativity and better solutions. We work hard to ensure everyone feels included and able to bring their whole self to work.

Financial rewards

Our compensation package includes competitive pay and the opportunity to join our share savings plan. In most locations, we also offer pension plans designed to support you long‑term.

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 your application process

1. Prepare your application documents

When applying, please make sure you have the following documents ready:

• CV / résumé in English

Your CV should clearly present your education, experience, and skills. Please also review our guidance on what to include in your CV here.

• Official transcript(s) of records

You must upload official transcripts showing all completed higher education courses and grades. If you have studied at more than one university or programme, please include all transcripts from all higher education institutions.

Transcripts must be provided in English or a Scandinavian language.

• If you are still studying

Please upload an unofficial or temporary transcript of your current studies.

⚠️ Applications submitted without the required documents cannot be considered.

2. Important information about transcripts and grading

As part of the application, you will be asked to provide your average grade. This must be supported by your official transcripts of records.

Please ensure that all relevant transcripts are available before starting your application, as they will be used to verify your academic results.

3. Application integrity and accounts

To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, each candidate is allowed to have only one account.

Creating multiple accounts, resubmitting applications after rejection, or attempting to bypass assessment results in disqualification of all related applications.

If you need to correct or update your application, please contact us via the contact form.

4. Communication and email settings

To make sure you receive all updates about your application, please add [email protected] to your safe senders or whitelist in your email settings.

If your email provider allows it, adding the entire domain @equinor.com is recommended.

5. Background checks and transparency

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.

6. Right to work and employment eligibility

Please note that Equinor does not support or sponsor work permits or visas for US Graduate applications. You must make sure you have the necessary work permit. Your work permit must be valid at the point of application and for the duration of your employment.

If you want to know more about your right to work, please refer to policies of the national authorities.

About the program

• Learn more about the graduate program
• Discover where you can work
• Graduate FAQs

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?