Principal Engineer - Risers and Cables

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

Do you want to develop your career journey at the heart of the energy transition in Energy Systems?
Take a leading role within the energy industry and be part of our team delivering world class services within advisory, verification and technology development projects to the energy industry? The DNV Risers and Cables section is seeking to strengthen the team with a Principal Engineer at our main office at Høvik, Norway.

The Risers & Cables section consists of more than 20 engineers delivering world class services within risers, well systems, umbilicals and cables exposed to hydrodynamic loading. These products are vital in many market segments, like Offshore Wind, Oil&Gas, Floating Solar Power and Maritime. You will therefore work in a dynamic and exciting environment that actively works towards transitioning the global energy market towards a greener and more sustainable future.

In our section you will work closely with leading experts within their fields and cooperate with others in the vast technical network at DNV and be involved in exciting cross-disciplinary projects. 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 initatives that makes us a leader in digital services for 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, Cables and Umbilicals
• Environmental modelling and global analysis of slender marine structures, local finite element analysis (FEA), structural reliability analysis (SRA) to advise on products, systems and operations
• Management of technical advisory projects and customer contact
• Initiate Joint Industry Projects (JIP) to drive the industry forward. Participate in business development activities. Build relationships and manage interfaces with external clients.
• Development and maintenance of both inhouse and commercial software for our clients
• Technical qualification of products, integrity management of assets and certification of products
• Development and revision of relevant DNV standards and recommended practices
• Participation in relevant international forums and conferences

What we offer

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 option of 2 days a week at home office, 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.

Our Høvik office is 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.

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.

We are looking for:

• Skilled Engineers with 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 analysis , local finite element analysis (FEA), structural reliability analysis (SRA) and data science/programming skills is an advantage
• Working knowledge with the following analysis tools is an advantage: Riflex, Orcaflex, Abaqus or similar
• Working knowledge of international rules and standards for risers, umbilicals or 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:

• 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
• Commitment to work in line with DNV purpose, vision, and values.