Surveyor Trainee 2026

About us

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 the role

Are you ready to work for the world’s leading classification society?

We are now looking for trainees to join our team of surveyors from August 2026.

The trainee program for our surveyors consists of three six-month rotations at different locations where DNV operate. You will start with 6 months on your home-location, before rotating to other DNV offices. In the end you will be rotating back to where you started. The program provides on-the-job training, and we seek to individually design the program based on each trainee’s qualifications, combined with DNV’s strategic focus and competence requirements. You will have a mentor assigned for the whole program. The job is permanent, and you will have a full-time position with DNV from the day you start working.

We have 12 offices along the coast of Norway and in the program you would rotate around to different offices both in Norway and abroad.

In order to work as a surveyor you need to be open both for the rotations, and also to be stationed on the location where we have the need in 2026/2027. This is not yet decided.

What does a surveyor do in his or her daily life?

Surveyors work for classification societies, which are organizations that establish and maintain technical standards for the design, construction, and operation in the maritime industry. A surveyor in DNV is a professional who inspects and verifies the condition, quality, and safety of marine structures, such as ships, platforms, and equipment.

Here are some of their main tasks:

• Perform surveys on vessels and platforms, at manufacturers and at shipyards for classification and compliance with statutory requirements – we operate in the fields: Fleet in Service, Certification of materials and Components, and Newbuilding
• Plan, schedule and coordinate the various phases of surveying and also monitor the quality of service on the work performed
• Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys
• Engage with our clients to resolve problems within areas of expertise
• Travel activity is a big part of the job, and is therefore required
• We also require a Driver’s license Class B, and the possibility to use your own car at work

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What we offer

Reasons to work with us:

• 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.

About you

Who are we looking for?

We are primarily looking for candidates with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree from:

• Marine Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Technology
• Automation
• Electrical Engineering
• It is beneficial with experience from the maritime industry or merchant navy

As a person you would typically fit into several of the following descriptions:

• As a person you have strong interpersonal skills. You are custom oriented, have an open mindset and are curious
• You are trustworthy and responsible, and truly care about your customers
• You are not afraid of making decisions, give guidance, set realistic expectations and follow up on customer requests
• This is a job where you have to enjoy being outside, you have to be aware that you will get “dirty” sometimes
• You care for your colleagues and thrive in a collaborative environment
• It is important that you are dedicated to your work, and always look for creative ways of solving problems
• You motivate yourself, and make sure your reach your goals
• You have good computer skills, and navigate fast between different systems
• Last but not least it is important that you both have strong written and verbal communication in both English and Norwegian

Interested? How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please register your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application tracking system (Oracle) electronically. All documents should be in English, if possible. If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the application letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Kjetil Moi Østbø, Head of Section, kjetil.ostbo@dnv.com

Application deadline: 7th of October 2025. We will evaluate your application after the deadline.

Position type: permanent

We encourage you to visit our web page to read more about what we do and in which fields we work: https://www.dnv.com/services/ship-classification-fleet-in-service-1627

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!