Can you help make shipping safer, smarter and more sustainable?

We are currently seeking new colleagues who will support service deliveries within one or more of the following areas

Ship hydrodynamic performance: Evaluation of the effect of various hydrodynamic measures to reduce vessel emissions, using a combination of simplified methods, computational fluid dynamics and measurements

Data science: Working with various sources of data, utilizing appropriate analysis methodology to support decision making and generate insights

Stability: Deterministic and probabilistic intact and damage stability of ships and other floating structures, using NAPA as our main tool

Wave-structure interaction problems: Use a combination of potential flow methods and computational fluid dynamics to assess local and global loads and their effect on different types of marine structures

What to expect as a Graduate in Maritime Advisory?

Hydrodynamics and Stability offers a strong team that has delivered hundreds of successful projects. We need more capacity, and look very much forward to welcoming enthusiastic, curious, motivated and eager new colleagues. We have a lot to offer as a great place to develop within hydrodynamics and stability. In addition to delivering services, you will support business development, rule development and joint industry projects. We develop, maintain and improve many of our production tools, which means that programming is an important skill and task.

In our section you will work with colleagues across the disciplines and geographies of DNV to develop and deliver projects. You will apply problem-solving skills to develop solutions for our clients. Engineering judgements and practical solutions to problems will be important tasks.

The main responsibilities could include

Verification and prediction of vessel performance

Computational Fluid Dynamics for resistance and propulsion of ships, including effect of energy efficiency measures

Advice regarding hydrodynamic and aerodynamic means to reduce ship emissions

Development and application of methodology utilizing on-board measurements to quantify the effect of technical and operational measures to reduce emissions

Various programming tasks and data analysis tasks in close collaboration with domain experts

Perform stability calculations according to applicable rules for different vessel types using NAPA

Stability assessment for various offshore structures

Support clients in calculation of fatigue and extreme loads on marine structures

Technical / Professional Expertise and Qualifications preferred

We are looking for an Engineer; newly educated or some years of experience

An academic degree corresponding to MSc or equivalent within naval architecture, physics, marine structures, mechanical engineering, programming or similar.

Experience with scripting, programming

Good command of English (written, spoken)

Personal qualities

Problem solving capabilities

Curious, interested and self motivated

Analytical, structured and digital mindset

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently, take initiatives and drive processes

Ability to build good relations with the client

Good team player

Willing to travel

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 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. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-work 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.

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.

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. The CV and application letter must be submitted in English.

If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in your application letter.

Application deadline: October 16th 2026 at 23.59 CET. We will evaluate your application after the deadline and thank you for your patience.

Any questions? Please contact Olav Rognebakke, on +47 92234493

We are looking forward to receive your application!

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.

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