Technical Trainees 2026 - Ship Classification

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

If your ambition is to make a real difference and seek opportunities beyond business, this could be the perfect start for your career!

We are now looking for graduates who want to join our Technical Trainee Program within the Maritime Business starting August 2026, and we are primarily hiring candidates with relevant Master Program specialization from:

• Naval Architecture & Marine Technology
• Hydrodynamics & Structures
• Cybernetics
• Automation
• Computer Science

We will select coming graduates based on business needs aligned with your education, experience, and background. Please indicate your master program specialization and/or main area of study during the application process.

Ship Classification is the backbone of our Maritime business, delivering trusted approval, verification, and certification services for vessels and components worldwide. Through expert governance and global processes, we ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Our Approval Centre, with teams in Gdynia, Hamburg, and Oslo (Høvik), offers a professional and collaborative environment where you can grow your expertise, expand your network, and make a real impact in the maritime industry.

What to expect as a Technical Trainee in Ship Classification:

• The program lasts for 16 months and will be split into three- or four-month modules where we aim to give you a solid start on your career within Ship Classification. The modules will introduce you to our daily operations within Ship Classification and you will be working within different, relevant technical disciplines, where 4-6 months will be abroad.
• You will be a part of our Maritime organizations and be involved in the daily life of surveyors, approval engineers and technical support. You will work together with some of our most experienced and knowledgeable employees and gain valuable technical experience.
• You will become well acquainted with the DNV company culture and organization, expand your network and gain relevant work experience. We can promise you it will be an interesting, challenging and fun experience!

We trust you are inspired by our mission to safeguard life, property, and the environment—core values that drive every project we undertake.

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What we offer

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.

Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.

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.

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.

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.

Our Høvik office is located 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.

About you

We are interested in hearing from you who finalize your degree in spring 2026.

As a person you would typically fit into one or more of the following descriptions:

• You are passionate about engineering and technical work and ready to spend 4-6 months abroad
• You have great people skills and can talk to anyone, anywhere
• You are a fast learner with an open, innovative mindset and interest in future maritime technologies
• You are self-driven, collaborative, and eager to share knowledge
• You have strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to complex issues
• You are analytical, structured, and committed to continuous growth and networking
• Finally, you are fluent in English, both verbal and written

For more information, please contact:

• Inge Seglem, Head of Section, +47 480 52 292 (if your Master Program Specialization is Marine Technology and/or Hydrodynamics & Structure)
• Siri Tag, Head of Section, +47 958 07 027 (if your Master Program Specialization is Cybernetics, Automation or Computer Science)

Application deadline: 07.10.2025

Please register your CV and attachments electronically and include your diplomas and transcripts along with your cover letter. The application must be submitted in English. Only applications that include all requested attachments and are submitted through this portal will be considered.