Senior/Principal Engineer - Technology Qualification

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

DNV Bergen consists of +100 highly skilled employees, working within Energy Systems, Maritime Digital Solutions and Business Assurance. The section DNV Technology Centre Bergen consists of +20 highly skilled employees working within technology qualification, materials technology, corrosion and coating technology, failure investigations and root cause analysis, and large-scale testing.

The Technology Centres are an important part of the DNV business, where leading experts provide advisory and verification services combined with testing expertise, supporting the industry in solving technical challenges and qualifying new solutions needed for the energy transition. The Technology Centres work closely with all parts of DNV and play an important role in developing recommended practices and standards.

The need for qualified solutions for the new green energy solutions, creates unique opportunities for DNV. Based on our broad experience, our key experts assist our customers in bringing trust to these new solutions, hence enabling them to tackle the global transformation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and result-oriented Senior/Principal Engineer with expertise within Technology Qualification processes to join our team at Technology Centre Bergen.

Working as an integrated part of the Technology Centre Bergen, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a global customer portfolio, including the leading companies within the energy industry.
• Support the energy industry, both within the traditional Oil & Gas industry, and the emerging new technologies such as offshore wind. Hereunder, you will help to qualify new technologies needed for the energy transition. You will also be involved in supporting other industries and business areas.
• Develop good customer relations, gain better understanding of client needs and challenges, and use this to develop ways of solving problems and implementing solutions.
• Take on key roles in sales and bid management, and project management for exciting projects.
• Experience highly motivated colleagues and a strong company culture.
• Collaborate closely with a team of experts widely recognized in DNV and in the industry.
• Contribute to further developing our state-of-the-art laboratories at Technology Centre Bergen, and collaborate closely with other DNV Technology Centres, such as Oslo, Groningen, Singapore and Columbus (US).

What we offer

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised 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 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.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
  

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

We are looking for a candidate with:

• MSc or PhD degree in maritime/material/mechanical or similar studies
• Experience with technology qualification, risk assessments and other methodical work processes.
• Experience with offshore mooring and/or lifting systems including fibre rope technology.
• Experience with structural integrity.
• Proven consultancy experience (minimum 5 years)
• Customer-oriented mindset, excellent communication and networking skills.
• High level in written and verbal English (Norwegian language is an advantage)

If you are a strong team player, an experienced employee in the energy industry (including new green technologies) and have a unique interest in and enthusiasm towards building strong customer relations, this job is for you!

For more information about the position, please contact: Bergen: Håkon Ersland, Team Lead at Technology Centre Bergen, +47 96222938

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.