Engineering Intern – Technical Advisory

DNV; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

DNV is offering an internship opportunity for engineering students to gain hands-on experience in the offshore sector.

You will work with experienced engineers across structural, hydrodynamic, mooring, materials and stability assessments for FPSOs, semisubmersibles and jacket structures.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Naval Architecture, Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• Graduation expected date for 2028/2.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong interest in offshore, marine and engineering consultancy.
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Digital mindset and interest in new technologies.
• Knowledge of programming languages or engineering software is a plus.
• Availability for 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical studies and engineering activities across structural, hydrodynamic, mooring, materials and stability assessments for offshore assets.
• Support inspection planning, proposals, project management and client interactions.
• Gain exposure to multiple disciplines, methodologies and software tools.
• Assist in developing innovative digital solutions and bring new ideas to the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

English communication

Curiosity/initiative

Programming knowledge

Education

Naval Architecture / Mechanical / Materials Engineering

Job description

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 an engineering student eager to develop your skills and gain hands‑on experience in the offshore industry? Join our Offshore Mid/Downstream Technical Advisory team within the Energy Systems division.

We are looking for a motivated and curious intern who is willing to learn, collaborate, and grow in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and develop your technical knowledge across different areas of engineering, including structural, hydrodynamic, mooring, materials and stability assessments for fixed and floating offshore assets, such as FPSOs, semisubmersibles and jacket structures.

You will contribute to technical studies and engineering activities while gaining exposure to different disciplines, methodologies, software tools and real industry challenges. You will also support the team in activities such as inspection planning, proposals, project management, and interaction with internal and external clients. This will provide you with a broader understanding of both the technical and business aspects of engineering consultancy.

We value curiosity, collaboration and initiative, and we encourage interns to bring new ideas, explore digital solutions and actively contribute to the team.

What we offer

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

• Currently studying Naval Architecture, Mechanical or Materials Engineering
• Graduation expected date for 2028/2
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong interest in offshore, marine and engineering consultancy
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Digital mindset and interest in new technologies
• Knowledge of programming languages or engineering software is a plus
• Previous experience in the offshore industry is not required. We are looking for students with a strong willingness to learn and develop their technical skills.
• Availability for 30 hours per week