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Chief Field Development Engineer

Location: 

Kongsberg, NO

Employment type:  Employee
Place of work:  Hybrid
Offshore/Onshore:  Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

The Chief Field Development Engineeer Leads Front End engineering activities including Studies, Concept Select, Pre-FEED, FEED, and Tender preparation, driving the development of technically robust and cost-efficient field development solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal subsea production systems with strong focus on SURF and rigid pipeline solutions. You will also be responsible for providing technical leadership across studies and projects.

Job Description

  • Leads and drives study activities with ownership of technical direction and delivery.
  • Leads concept development with emphasis on SURF systems and rigid pipeline design.
  • Establishes and approves technology selections in early phases.
  • Drives optimal system design leveraging rigid pipeline expertise and integrated SPS/SURF solutions.
  • Ensures quality performance and promotes company tools and technologies.
  • Mentors engineers and collaborates across teams.

You are meant for this job if:

  • MSc in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years subsea oil & gas experience with strong SURF and rigid pipeline background.
  • Proven leadership of Front End studies.
  • Deep knowledge of subsea systems and field architecture.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Systems engineer mindset
  • Must be eligible to reside and work in Norway without VISA sponsorship

Your Future at TechnipFMC

  • Your journey starts with our onboarding program
  • As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth
  • You will have the opportunity to attend development activities
  • We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
  • You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans
  • Collaborative and innovative atmosphere that promotes teamwork

Practicalities

Deadline to apply: 18th of June 2026

Location: Kongsberg, but can work from Lysaker office until Q1 2027

Contact: Dan Bauknight, Senior Manager System Integrity- danoneryan.bauknight@technipfmc.com

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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Date posted:  Jun 1, 2026
Requisition number:  18193

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