Principal Engineer

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 Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Join our team in working towards a greener and more sustainable energy future.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Risers & Cables Section. Risers & Cables operates in solving challenges in the energy market. Our section plays an important role in the energy transition as the world seeks to decarbonize energy production and transfer to green energy. The section's product specialization is within risers, well systems, umbilicals and cables exposed to hydrodynamic loading. These products are vital in many market segments, like Offshore Wind, Floating Solar Power, Oil & Gas and Maritime. You will therefore be in a dynamic and exciting environment that actively works towards transitioning the global energy market towards a greener and more sustainable future.

In Risers & Cables you will work closely with leading experts within their fields. In addition, you will work across other internal units and be involved in exciting cross-disciplinary projects. Our section consist of 20 engineers delivering world class services for riser and cable systems. We are a competence center related to the full life cycle of the products within our scope, and take on the role as expert, solutions provider and standard setter for our clients. We are involved in projects all over the world, supporting our local offices and global clients.

We also invest heavily in research and development (R&D) in close co-operation with the industry, using our accumulated knowledge to develop tomorrow's standards and software products. Being in the forefront of digitalization, we are currently working with several exciting concepts that make our digital services leading within the energy industry.

Your responsibilities as a Principal Engineer in our section will consist in a variety of tasks, but not limited to:

• Provide technical expertise within slender marine structures such as risers, umbilicals and cables
• Environmental modelling and global dynamic analysis (time/frequency analysis), local finite element analysis (FEA), structural reliability analysis (SRA) to advise on products, systems and operations
• Development and maintenance of both inhouse and commercial software for our clients
• Technical qualifications of products, integrity management of assets and certification of products
• Customer contact and management of technical advisory projects
• Development and revision of relevant DNV standards and recommended practices
• Participate in business development activities. Build relationships and manage interfaces with external clients, initiate Joint Industry Projects (JIP) to drive the industry forward
• Participation in relevant international forums and conferences

What we offer

• Work with expert colleagues with strong specialization level in an international environment
• A social and diverse team with both young and experienced colleagues
• Working with data science and analytical FEA software like Riflex, Orcaflex, Abaqus
• Space to innovate and learn more every day
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and delivery with quality

About you

• More than 10 years of relevant working experience
• MSc or PhD degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
• Structural Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics/Physics, or other relevant degrees
• Competence in one or more of the disciplines within hydrodynamics, global dynamic analysis (time/frequency analysis), local finite element analysis (FEA), structural reliability analysis (SRA) and data science/programming skills is an advantage
• Work knowledge with the following analytical tools is an advantage: Riflex, Orcaflex, Abaqus or similar
• Work knowledge of international rules and standards for risers, umbilicals and cables
• Advanced English skills. Excellent ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English
• Norwegian language skills are an advantage

We are looking for candidates with the following qualities:

• Commitment to work in line with DNV purpose, vision, and values
• Excellent collaboration skills; shares knowledge and experience; and supports others in pursuit of team goals
• Good mentoring abilities, supporting less experienced team members to grow in expertise and technical skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical skills, with flexible and service-oriented mindset