Norway
Workplace location STAVANGER-BASE STAVANGER(NOR) Employer company TotalEnergies EP Norge AS Domain Research Innovation&Developpt Type of contract VIE Contract duration 18 Months Experience Less than 3 years
Context & Environment
Join TotalEnergies' Exploration & Production (EP) branch in Norway and contribute to the development and validation of CO₂ transport solutions.
The assignment will take place at TotalEnergies' Research & Technology (R&T) Center in Stavanger, within a team specialized in flow assurance challenges related to CO₂ transportation by pipelines, ships, trucks, or trains.
You will work in an international, scientific, and collaborative environment, interacting with research institutes, universities, and technical experts.
Please check your eligibility for the program and country-specific requirements on the following website:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/qu-est-ce-que-le-volontariat-international
Please apply in English.
Accommodation provided by the affiliate.
Activities
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Perform computer simulations using experimental or field data.
- Compare simulation results against existing flow assurance models.
- Benchmark different simulation tools and numerical models.
- Analyze model performance across various use cases.
- Identify improvement opportunities for existing models.
- Prepare technical reports and result summaries.
- Present conclusions to internal teams and external partners.
- Collaborate with universities, research institutes, and software developers.
- Contribute to monitoring experimental campaigns related to R&T projects.
- Occasionally support students in carrying out simulation studies.
Candidate Profile
Graduated with a master’s degree or Engineering degree (minimum Bac+5 equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
You have first experience in flow assurance, process simulation, or fluid engineering.
Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is required to understand flow assurance phenomena and the associated models.
You are able to analyze and interpret technical results and prepare technical reports.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly:
- Excel ;
- PowerPoint ;
- Word.
Knowledge of Excel macros is considered an asset.
Knowledge of LedaFlow or OLGA is considered an asset.
Knowledge of UniSim, ProII, or Aspen Plus/HYSYS is also considered an asset.
An English level of C1 minimum is required. A French level of B2 minimum is also required.
Why Join Us ?
- Contribute to strategic projects related to CO₂ transportation.
- Grow within an international Research & Technology environment.
- Develop your expertise alongside recognized specialists.
- Collaborate with leading universities and research institutes.
Additional Information
Date de début / start date : Q4/2026
TotalEnergies’ Exploration & Production (EP) branch covers oil and natural gas exploration and production, as well as activities contributing to carbon neutrality. Present in around fifty countries, its 9,000 employees are committed to responsibly producing the hydrocarbons the world needs today while contributing to the Company’s energy transition. The EP branch works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, and improve the environmental performance of its operations.