Surveyor Trainee

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 2025.

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 you will be able to travel around. You may be stationed in any of our offices based on your profile and our capacity needs. Please state your preferred work location when applying for the position.

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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Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.  Work/life balance . We offer flexible working and have a 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. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.  Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, health services, and competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme. By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “ we care, we share, we dare ” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and how we perform our work. 

Interested? How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please ensure that you upload your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application system. 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.

DNV expects all candidates to be open and share all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. DNV AS is comprised by the Norwegian laws and regulations regarding Export Control. As part of our security assessment candidates are asked about affiliation to high-risk countries. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and any offer is conditional upon background check verification.

Type of position: Permanent.

Application deadline: 6th of October 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Kjetil Moi Østbø,

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

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