Graduates 2024

Do you want to launch your career journey in Fixed and Floating Structures in Energy Systems? We are looking for Graduates to join our team in 2024!

The sections Fixed and Floating Structures are looking for a graduate structural engineer. The two sections are part of business area Energy Systems, region Northern Europe and consists of 40 structural engineers. Most of the employees are working at Høvik outside Oslo. However, the section is also represented in DNV's offices in Stavanger and Trondheim offering flexibility in work location.

The unit is highly competent within structural assessments and analyses of steel structures, including offshore wind installations, offshore fish farms, floating bridges and oil & gas platforms. The engineers in the section cooperate closely with other units in DNV forming complementary multidisciplinary project teams. Our projects are related to both new-builds and units in service within existing and new emerging markets. This has resulted in a stable workload and challenging tasks for many years which are set to continue for the coming years.

DNV is therefore looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2024.

What to expect as a Graduate in Fixed and Floating Structures in Energy Systems:

• Execution of structural and hydrodynamic analyses of offshore structures, e.g. global and local (linear) analyses
• Advanced analyses such as frequency and time domain analyses along with non-linear analyses for structures exposed to extreme loads, e.g. boat impact, fire, explosion, dropped object and extreme wave loads (slamming)
• Capacity evaluations of offshore steel structures for ultimate, fatigue and accidental limit state conditions
• Structural reassessment and life extension of offshore structures due to ageing, degradation or changes in the design premises
• Programming to ensure effective work processes and develop new applications for future demands also in collaboration with commercial software providers such as DNV Digital Solutions

Position Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• High level of fluency in both Norwegian and English.
• Goal and solution-oriented.
• Eager to learn and develop yourself and the services offered.

Reasons to work with us

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

Work/life balance: We offer flexible working hours 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.

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.

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 perform our work.

The DNV offices as located at attractive surroundings 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 located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we have free parking and for Høvik offices free shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

Interested? How to apply

Please upload your CV, application letter and grade certificate in our application tracking system (iCIMS). All documents should be in English, if possible. Applicants without this information will not be considered.

We understand that you might be interested in more than one of our opportunities for Graduates. In such situation, we would greatly appreciate if you could provide this information in your cover letter and by answering to the screening questions during the application process. Thanks to that we will be able to manage your application in the best way. However, if you do not feel comfortable with sharing such information, we understand it.

Application deadline: 01.10.2023

We look forward in receiving your application – so apply now!

For more information about the position, please contact Thomas Johansen, Head of Section - Floating Structures +47 95146365.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!