Simulation Engineer

As Aker Solutions’ global recruitment partner NES Advantage are now looking for a: Simulation Engineer in Stavanger who can help us succeed.

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future.

We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

We have highly skilled, social, and creative people working in our digitalization department. Wellbeing, communication, and hard work is important to us, and we work together as a team to deliver to our customers.


What will you be doing? 

You will join a multidisciplinary environment where game technology, simulation, and engineering come together to develop interactive solutions for design, analysis, training, and visualization. In practice, you will: 

• Build realistic realtime scenes in Unreal Engine 5 
• Develop interactive simulations of offshore installations, vessels, and industrial systems 
• Create cinematics and 3D animations with a focus on realtime visualization 
• Work with lighting, materials, assets, level setup, and optimization 
• Explore VR/immersive workflows and emerging visualization technologies 
• Participate in workshops and demos with project teams and clients 
• Help shape how Unreal Engine is used within the industry 
• Maintain and develop internal CI/CD systems 
• Oversee iPort deployment and simulator operations 
• Work with the core developer team to develop new internal features for simulator center 

Setup, configure, and maintain physical I/O and display hardware (VR, Mixed Reality, Simulation Devices) Tasks: 

• Maintain the CI/CD efficiency of simulation development 
• Ensure stability of daily operation for the on-site simulation center 
• Develop, automate, and maintain deployment pipelines 
• Monitor and optimize system and hardware performance 
• Collaborate closely with both development, operations teams, and broader digital community 
• Align deliverables with relevant compliance policies 
• Manage source control (Perforce preferred, Git also relevant) 
• System Administration (Windows imaging, BIOS, cron tasks) 
• Support and manage web servers and networked environments 
• Configure and maintain physical servers, workstations, and custom hardware 

Qualifications we think you should have:

• You do not necessarily need a traditional engineering background to thrive in this role. You may come from game development, realtime visualization, virtual production, or 3D design — what matters most is that you enjoy building great interactive experiences.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in: 

• Unreal Engine 5 • Blueprint systems and real time workflows 
• Scene building, lighting, and visual fidelity 
• 3D pipelines and asset workflows 
• Interactive applications, simulations, or visualization 

It is also a plus if you have experience with: 

• Nanite, Lumen, or VR/XR 
• Sequencer and cinematic pipelines 
• Datasmith, CAD import, or technical models 
• C++, Python, or tools/scripts development 
• Unity, 3ds Max, Blender, Navisworks, or Adobe Creative Cloud 
• Available for work in Norway
• Good communicative skills in Norwegian and English

More reasons to work for Aker Solutions through NES Advantage:

• Opportunity to grow your network and develop professionally by integrating yourself into highly competent teams within world-renowned organizations in the energy sector
• On-going support from our experienced recruitment and back-office support professionals
• Exclusive access to all Aker Solutions’ project positions in Norway, with access to permanent positions when these are offered; we are the only company that has a frame agreement with Aker Solutions for project employments
• Working in Aker Solutions' outstanding office facilities, which include fully equipped onsite canteens and training centers at all locations, designed to foster a productive and engaging work atmosphere
• Immediate proximity to restaurants and shopping
• HjemJobbHjem transport discount agreement and nearby train station

Interested? 

If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!

If you have questions about the position, please contact: 
Senior Recruiter Raphael Villalon, Email: raphael.villalon@nesadvantage.com - Phone +47 52 97 27 99 

NES Advantage AS is Aker Solutions' global provider of recruitment services, responsible for permanent placements and consultancy services. As a project employee, you will be employed by NES Advantage AS and work for Aker Solutions.

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.