Job Description

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer – Rig Packages to strengthen our engineering team in Kristiansand.

Join us in our quest to solve tomorrow’s challenges and innovate our future!

What will you be doing in this role?

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing complete drilling rig package concepts and solutions, from early tender phase through project delivery.

You will work closely with customers, sales, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure robust, efficient and competitive solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop concepts, layouts and system solutions for complete rig packages
• Participate actively in customer meetings and technical clarifications
• Be technically responsible for the overall system concept in bids and projects
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines and external suppliers
• Contribute to bid work, including documentation, concept maturity and technical risk evaluations
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements while optimizing use of existing designs
• Support transition from tender phase to project execution

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, customers and commercial processes
• Has a strong system understanding and the ability to see the bigger picture
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with both technical and customer-facing responsibilities
• Has good knowledge of HMH products as well as a commercial mindset

We also think it is important that you:

• Have experience with drilling systems, rig packages or complex technical systems
• Are confident working with technical concepts, layouts and system documentation
• Can coordinate and align multiple stakeholders across disciplines
• Are proactive and take ownership of technical solutions
• Communicate effectively in English (written and spoken)

Should you not tick all these boxes, we still encourage you to apply – but we are looking for you who can tell us in the application letter how your work experiences and education is of relevance for this role, why you would be a great fit, and what your most notable and relevant strengths are.

What can you expect in return?

Besides the typical things, such as flexible working hours, pension and insurance, subsidized and varied lunch menu, free parking, and a great company culture, we can also offer you:

• A diverse and inclusive work environment where people are genuinely helpful, and where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge
• An opportunity to contribute to and influence the future of HMH in an impactful role, finding solutions between technical capabilities and commercial needs.
• A positive attitude towards your career development in a company who values internal mobility and continuous development
• Close interaction with customers and the opportunity to influence technical direction in early project phases
• A central role in rebuilding and growing the market for complete rig package solutions

Workplace: Kristiansand, Norway or Houston TX, USA

Contact information and how to apply:

If you feel your experience qualifies you for this challenge, please apply online by 30th September 2026 and let us know how your experiences, skills, and education meet the requirements of the role.

If you do not live near Kristiansand or Houston, please elaborate in your application what your motivation is for relocating to one of our locations.

Application can be sent in either Norwegian or in English.

At HMH we aim to include a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, certified by Likestilt Arbeidsliv, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

For further information regarding the position please contact hiring manager Lars Otto Sannes, email lars.otto.sannes@hmhw.com.