Engineer – Equipment Type Approval

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About Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About the role

Are you an engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to start your career in a global and technology-driven maritime industry?

Would you like to work in an international team contributing to safer and more sustainable shipping worldwide?

We are looking for a Junior Engineer to join our Type Approval / MED Electrical, Automation & Navigation Systems section.

About the Role

This position is ideal for new graduates or engineers with limited work experience who are eager to learn and grow within the maritime field.

You will receive structured onboarding, training, and daily support from experienced colleagues while developing hands-on competence in navigation, radio communication, and electrical systems used on ships worldwide.

The role offers an exciting entry point into a highly specialized field, with strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

What We Do

Type Approval and System Approval ensure that technical equipment meets international requirements and can be safely installed on board ships. Our work is based on:

• DNV classification rules
• International maritime regulations (IMO, Marine Equipment Directive – MED)
• International standards (IEC, ISO, EN)

As a Junior Engineer, you will gradually be introduced to system approvals covering areas such as:

• Navigation systems
• Radio and GMDSS communication
• Electrical Systems
• Instrumentation Systems
• Modern integrated systems, networks, and HMI solutions

You will work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to advanced technologies used in the global maritime industry.

Your Work Environment

The position can be based in Høvik, Norway, or Hamburg, Germany.

You will become part of a supportive team of more than 20 engineers, representing diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and experience levels. Knowledge sharing, mentoring, and collaboration are central to how we work.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Participate in type approval activities for electrical, instrumentation, navigation, and radio equipment under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support approval projects and assist with testing and verification of equipment from international manufacturers.
• Learn how to apply international rules, standards, and regulations in real projects.
• Cooperate with colleagues across DNV’s global organization, including local stations and sales teams.
• Take part in customer meetings and gradually build confidence in professional communication.
• Develop your technical skills through training programs, mentoring, and on-the-job learning.

You will report to the Head of Section – TA/MED Electrical, Control & Navigation Systems. Some travel related to testing and verification may be included as you gain experience.

What we offer

• Strong onboarding and mentoring to support your early career development.
• Work–life balance with a focus on employee wellbeing.
• Inclusive and international culture, with colleagues in Norway and Germany.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including global profit sharing, pension and insurance plans, parental leave, and more (local conditions apply).
• Career development opportunities in a world-leading organization that values learning, knowledge sharing, and long-term growth.
• Purpose-driven work, contributing to safety, sustainability, and environmental protection worldwide.

Our Offices

Høvik, Norway

• Seaside campus with access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts, gym facilities, more than 30 activity groups, and an on-site kindergarten
• Free parking and shuttle buses to/from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika

Hamburg, Germany

• Modern office in HafenCity with central location and excellent public transport connections

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

Position Qualifications:

We welcome applicants who have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybernetics or a related discipline.
• A strong motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Interest in areas such as:
  • Instrumentation and integrated systems
  • Automation, sensors, and electronics
  • Computer and data networks
  • Cyber security and system integration
  • Testing, simulation, and verification
• Curiosity about standards, regulations, and safety-critical systems in the maritime industry.
• Good English communication skills, written and spoken. Knowledge of Norwegian and/or German is an advantage, but not required.

Application process:

We kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system and include your CV, an application letter, where we ask you to elaborate your motivation for Navigation and Radio Communication System approval and how you can contribute in DNV. All documents should be in English. Applications received by email will not be reviewed.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Frederik Tore Elter, Head of Section TA/MED Electrical, Control & Navigation Systems section (Mob +47 958 85 012) or Desire Gugelmann, Production coordinator Section TA/MED (+4795445569)

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices..