Summer student 2027 - ERS, Hull & Materials

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV is offering a Summer Student position in ERS, Hull & Materials to kick-start a career in maritime risk and assurance. The role supports vessel integrity evaluations, structural analyses, and technical documentation.

You will work with experts on ship structures, drawings, and emergency response, gaining hands-on experience through model development, hull surveys, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree or similar, with an interest in maritime risk and assurance.
• Strong interest in ship structures, drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Development and verification of vessel structural models and analyses using Nauticus Hull-like concepts (as applicable).
• Interpretation of ship drawings and technical documentation to support hull and materials assessments.
• Assistance with Emergency Response Service activities and customer support tasks.

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start your career as a Summer Student inERS, Hull & Materials, Maritime next summer?

With 15,000 employees operating in over 100 countries, DNV is a leading expert in risk management and assurance. 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.

The ERS, Hull & Materials section supports the global maritime industry through technical advisory services, emergency response, hull structural assessments, survey support, and vessel integrity evaluations. Our team combines expertise in ship structures, materials, classification, and emergency response to help customers operate safely and sustainably.

Typical tasks as a Summer Student in ERS, Hull & Materials will be:

• Development and verification of vessel structural models using Nauticus Hull
• Interpretation of ship drawings and technical documentation
• Support to DNV's Emergency Response Service (ERS)
• Preparation of Executive Hull Summaries (EHS)
• Assistance with technical helpdesk cases and customer support activities
• Review of survey documentation and hull findings
• Data quality improvement and technical documentation tasks
• Participation in technical trainings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Depending on your background and interests, you may also have opportunities to participate in technical analyses, rule interpretation work, and other activities.