Project Engineering Manager
BH-334729
Posted: 13/07/2026
- Competitive
- Norway Buskerud Tranby
- Permanent
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Oil & Gas
Join us in exploring new markets and strengthening our Engineering capabilities!
At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, driven by collaboration and curiosity.
Power Solutions, a segment within Aker Solutions, is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Building on our product development and fabrication expertise from subsea oil & gas history, we are now further expanding our ambitions into the growing defense and subsea power distribution market.
We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager to join our Power & Controls Engineering department in Tranby. The offices are centrally located 10 minutes from Drammen and 30 minutes from Oslo.
In this role, you will lead and manage an engineering team, working at the intersection of technical disciplines, project management, and external stakeholders.
What will you be doing?
At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.
Some of them are:
Apply Now!
If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted during the application period. Please note that first interviews are planned for mid‑August. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
Application deadline: 24th of August 2026
If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out to:
Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, email: magdalena.matuszyk@nesadvantage.com, phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19
NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.
Please note, background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles.
In addition, depending on the nature of the role, some positions may involve access to systems and information of a sensitive nature. In such cases, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and project and/or customer requirements, an enhanced due diligence process may be conducted for relevant candidates. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide information relevant to a risk assessment. This assessment process supports a fair and thorough evaluation based on applicable regulations, guidance from Norwegian security authorities, and internal risk assessments. Please note that such information is not in itself disqualifying but will be assessed as part of an overall, objective evaluation. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable privacy and non-discrimination regulations.
To protect your privacy, we kindly ask that you submit your application through our recruitment portal.
Diversity and Inclusion At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, driven by collaboration and curiosity.
Power Solutions, a segment within Aker Solutions, is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Building on our product development and fabrication expertise from subsea oil & gas history, we are now further expanding our ambitions into the growing defense and subsea power distribution market.
We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager to join our Power & Controls Engineering department in Tranby. The offices are centrally located 10 minutes from Drammen and 30 minutes from Oslo.
In this role, you will lead and manage an engineering team, working at the intersection of technical disciplines, project management, and external stakeholders.
What will you be doing?
- Lead and govern all engineering activities in small to medium‑sized projects in accordance with Aker Solutions’ Engineering Management System
- Plan, execute, monitor, and close the engineering scope in close collaboration with the Project Manager
- Mobilize, coordinate, and support multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, controls, and mechanical disciplines
- Manage engineering risks, key technical decisions, and change control, ensuring alignment and required approvals
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable standards, and relevant regulatory and defense constraints through robust, integrated engineering solutions
- Act as the technical focal point towards customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Report engineering status, progress, risks, and KPIs to the Project Manager
- Capture and transfer lessons learned to support continuous improvement of engineering execution and ways of working
- Higher education within engineering, science, or a related discipline
- Experience from engineering management within multidisciplinary development or delivery projects, preferably in environments with high pace and clear delivery expectations
- Solid understanding of engineering governance, system integration, and technical risk management
- Experience working according to structured engineering and project execution models
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different levels, both internally and externally
- A structured, proactive, and solution oriented working style, with the ability to take ownership of engineering delivery
- Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken
- Experience from a product delivery focused industry – defense or subsea is an advantage
- The role may involve projects where security clearance is required
At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.
Some of them are:
- Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
- Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent.
- Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need.
- Professional development and strong career opportunities, including continuous skills development through internal and external learning as part of a new and growing defense area.
- Central location: Conveniently located with easy access to both Drammen and Oslo.
- Parking facilities: Free parking with access to electric vehicle charging stations.
Apply Now!
If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted during the application period. Please note that first interviews are planned for mid‑August. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
Application deadline: 24th of August 2026
If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out to:
Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, email: magdalena.matuszyk@nesadvantage.com, phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19
NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.
Please note, background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles.
In addition, depending on the nature of the role, some positions may involve access to systems and information of a sensitive nature. In such cases, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and project and/or customer requirements, an enhanced due diligence process may be conducted for relevant candidates. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide information relevant to a risk assessment. This assessment process supports a fair and thorough evaluation based on applicable regulations, guidance from Norwegian security authorities, and internal risk assessments. Please note that such information is not in itself disqualifying but will be assessed as part of an overall, objective evaluation. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable privacy and non-discrimination regulations.
To protect your privacy, we kindly ask that you submit your application through our recruitment portal.
Diversity and Inclusion At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.