Are you ready to kickstart your career in Maritime? We are seeking a newly graduate to join our team in 2026!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Maritime? We are seeking a newly graduate to join our team in 2026!

The DNV Approval Centre Europe (M-SA) within Maritime Ship Classification consists of six production departments, located across three different locations (Gdynia, Hamburg and Oslo (Høvik)). The main delivery from the Approval organization is approval, verification and certification services for different maritime related assets in accordance with our rules.

We are now looking for graduate to strengthen our Propulsion & Steering section in Oslo. You will be part of an engaged team driven by our technical competence and motivation to support our customers through consistent delivery of high-quality services.

Are you ready for a challenging position while at the same time working for a great purpose?

The Propulsion & Steering section is an international and cross-location team with colleagues working in Oslo and Hamburg. As a graduate in our section, you will have a dedicated mentor. Further, you will become part of a highly qualified team focusing on ship machinery components and systems like propellers, thrusters, reduction gears, steering gears, shafting systems and couplings. We are also responsible for torsional vibration calculations, whirling and shaft alignment analyses. Our section is working closely together with equipment manufacturers, yards, design offices and ship managers/owners. We are responsible for approval of ship machinery systems mainly against DNV classification rules and relevant international regulations. In the propulsion & steering approval team, we continuously strive at being perceived as a highly competent resource unit by giving valued support to both external customers and our DNV stations worldwide.

In the position you will:

• Perform design review and approval of machinery components and systems for ships (new buildings and conversion projects) according to DNV rules

• Be part of a section responsible for the development of new class rules, internal and external guidelines and services within our technical area.

• Provide second line technical support to customers through DNV’s “Direct Access to Technical Experts - DATE” tool

• Participate in face-to-face meetings and workshops with customers

We are interested in hearing from you who finalize your degree in spring 2026, and you have the following background:

• Your background will typically be bachelor/master’s in mechanical engineering and/or marine engineering (with machinery focus)

• You are a self-driven team player passionate about solving challenges and creating results

• Ability to build trust, confidence and respect

• Flexible, service-minded and with a positive attitude

• Honest, open, and committed to DNV’s purpose, visions and values

• Good communication skills in English, verbally and in writing

Reasons to work with us:

Approval is driven by people’s competence and motivation to help and support our customers through the consistent delivery of high-quality services. As a member of our community, you will act in a professional, competent, and service-oriented environment. In return, you will have good opportunities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise and build a strong network with colleagues across locations.

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.

• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

• Our Høvik office is located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

Interested? How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please register your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application tracking system (Oracle) electronically. All documents should be in English, if possible. If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the application letter.

**Application deadline:**07.10.2025. We will evaluate your application after the deadline.

Any questions? Please contact Øystein Åsheim Alnes, Head of Section: oystein.alnes@dnv.com

We are ready to receive your application -- so apply now!

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!