Approval Engineer Propulsion ＆ Steering

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

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 dedicated engineers to strengthen our Propulsion & Steering section in Oslo and in Hamburg. 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.

As a member of M-SA, you act in a professional, competent, and service oriented environment and in return receive good possibilities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise, and to build a strong network with colleagues across locations.

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 an approval engineer in our section, 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.

What we offer

• Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working and have a 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. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, health services, and competitive pension, insurance, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and how we perform our work

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.

About you

• Your background will typically be bachelor/master’s in mechanical engineering and/or marine engineering (with machinery focus)
• 2-5 years of experience from the maritime industry is preferable but we also encourage graduates of 2025 to apply
• 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

If you have any questions please contact: Head of Section – Propulsion & Steering, Øystein Alnes at +47 41216919 or Oystein.Alnes@dnv.com.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter written in English. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you not to wait until deadline to apply for the position.

Application deadline : 1st July 2025