Local Unit & Position Description

The Approval Centre Europe (M-SA) within Maritime Ship Classification consists of six production departments, located across three different locations (Gdynia, Hamburg and Oslo (Høvik)). The main delivery from the Approval organization is approval, verification and certification services for different maritime related assets in accordance with our rules and international standards.

As a member of The Approval Centre Europe, you act in a professional, competent, and service oriented environment and in return receive good possibilities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise, and to build a strong network with colleagues across locations.

The right candidate shares our values; we care, we dare, we share. If you have the right competence and are interested in being part of a strong, competent team in a pleasant working environment, we will encourage you to submit an application.

DNV's Section for Underwater Technology, based in Hamburg, Germany, is seeking a skillful, curious, and agile engineer. You will be part of our team of 11 highly qualified engineers, who are responsible for design approval and inspection of various types of underwater systems based on DNV classification rules as well as international/national regulations and standards. DNV’s section for Underwater Technology is responsible for the classification and certification of manned and unmanned submersibles, naval submarines, underwater habitats, hyperbaric pressure chamber systems and equipment for underwater application.

Tasks/ Responsibilities

• Design assessment of systems and components in the field of underwater technology
• Plan approval and inspection of manned and unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater technology systems and components
• Close cooperation with international customers
• Performance of customer meetings, workshops and inspection at clients or testing sites
• Improvement and streamlining of work processes
• Acquisition of new business opportunities

We offer:

• Interesting and challenging projects, extensive customer contacts and excellent opportunities for competence development
• Work with dedicated and competent colleagues with high education and specialization level
• International working environment
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Building a professional network

Position Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Engineering degree (Bachelor or Master) preferably within mechatronics or mechanical/structural engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Preferably experience within design/ fabrication/ testing of pressure and underwater technology equipment
• Experience with technical rules and regulations for pressure equipment
• Background in project management
• Strong commercial mindset
• Ability to handle several projects in parallel
• Willingness to perform business trips to support our clients as well as our worldwide organization
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing. Company language is English.
• The possibility for a higher security clearance is preferable.

Personal Qualities:

• Quick learner and data smart
• Quality orientation and systematic approach
• Team player with a positive attitude who strives to obtain results for the team
• Self-driven and willingness to share knowledge
• Strong commitment towards our clients to explain and implement our rules and regulations
• Open-minded and curious
• Self-motivated and result oriented
• Ability to build trust, confidence and respect
• Flexible, service-minded and with a positive attitude
• Honest, open and committed to DNV GL’s purpose, visions and values

• Space to innovate and learn more every day

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, with almost 12,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!