We are seeking a newly graduate to join our team in ERS, Hull and Materials in August 2026!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in DNV Maritime Ship Classification? We are seeking a newly graduate to join our team in ERS, Hull and Materials in 2026!

Ship Classification covers Classification and Statutory services and provides governance, support, and development of our global work processes Newbuilding, Certification of Machinery and Components, and Fleet in Service, in addition to carrying out approval within these processes. Ship Classification is the backbone of the Maritime Business consisting of 5 technical units: Approval, Technical Support, Class Development, Quality, HSE and Class Services, and Regulatory Affairs.

Technical Support in Ship Classification provides global support and governance to all DNV’s regions in their daily operation and survey of vessels. We cover all technical disciplines which are relevant for vessels in operation and their needs. Our units are strategically located in Asia, Europe, and America allowing us to provide 24/7 service to our customers via remote surveys and DATE® service.

We are primarily looking for a graduate who wants to join the Maritime Business and we are seeking a skillful, curious, and agile graduate for our ERS, Hull and Materials section located in Høvik.

What to expect as a Graduate in Ship Classification, ERS, Hull and Materials?

You will:

• Be a team member in small to medium sized cross discipline projects.

• Be a team leader for smaller projects working together with 2-3 colleagues. Typically, in areas where you are a subject matter expert.

• handle technical support cases related to technical topics or work processes and apply learning from this to make proposals for improvements.

• work within existing teams and organizational structures to deliver business outcomes and change.

• work across organizational structures, linking with experts from other disciplines, to deliver business outcomes and change.

Training and support will be given to help you settle in your new role.

Who are we looking for?

We are interested in hearing from candidates who finalize their degree in spring 2026. We are primarily hiring a candidate with relevant university degree in a topic related to the work of DNV Maritime.

Relevant specialization and/or main area(s) of study include:

• Material Science & Engineering

• Welding Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

• Marine Engineering

Further we’re looking for you who are:

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

• Customer oriented

• Open-minded team player with a positive attitude who strive to obtain results for the team

• Good communication skills

• Motivated and eager to expand your skills

• Flexible with regards to work tasks

This knowledge could have been gained as part of your university studies or from previous work experience/summer jobs.

Reasons to work with us:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized 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: 7th of October 2025. We will evaluate your application after the deadline.

Any questions? Please contact Head of Section, Tatiana Tzeferakou, +47 970 15 558, or tatiana.tzeferakou@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.