Akkodis Norway

Oslo

Contract Period: 
Start Date: 05/01/2026 
Duration: 6-month contract (with a strong possibility of extension)
About the Opportunity 
We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients. They are seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of complex international projects.
If you are passionate about engineering innovation, collaboration, and delivering world-class substation designs, this could be your next exciting challenge.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the Vernova Global Engineering Centre.</li><li>Deliver high-quality and timely engineering outputs across multiple project phases.</li><li>Take ownership of primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC where applicable).</li><li>Develop and review fully integrated 3D models, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs.</li><li>Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with customer and project standards.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Norwegian regulations, including FEF 2006, FSE 2006, NEK standards, and Statnett/DSO technical requirements.</li><li>Apply best practices for design safety, quality assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams -- civil, protection &amp; control, system studies, valves, and building services -- to deliver a fully integrated substation design.</li><li>Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.</li><li>Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.</li><li>Represent the client in technical discussions with Norwegian customers, ensuring alignment with local expectations.</li></ul>
Qualifications and Experience
<ul><li>Degree in Electrical, Power, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).</li><li>7--10 years’ experience in HV substation design preferred. Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.</li><li>Strong understanding of Norwegian Transmission and Distribution networks, including Statnett and regional grid operators.</li><li>Proficiency in CAD tools; knowledge of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) is an advantage.</li><li>Proven track record in substation design across both tender and execution phases.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.</li></ul>
Why Join? 
This is a unique opportunity to work on world-class substation projects, collaborating with a diverse and talented engineering community. You will play a key role in shaping sustainable energy infrastructure while representing a trusted industry leader in the Norwegian market.

Play a key role in shaping the future of high-voltage power infrastructure!