Summer Student 2027 - Maritime Ship Classification Approval – Ship Structures & Stability

DNV; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks vacation

Pension

Insurance

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Flexible hours

Job summary

DNV is inviting a summer student to join the Maritime Ship Classification Approval team in the Ship Structures & Stability area. You will engage in design review and approval activities, gaining hands-on experience across hull structures, lifting appliances, load lines and tonnage under professional mentorship.

The role targets 3rd/4th year Master students with relevant specializations, offering exposure to a global, values-driven culture and cross-location collaboration in Norway and Europe.

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th year Master students in relevant programs.
• Interest in ship structures and stability.
• Strong analytical and data skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Ship Structures & Stability reviews and approvals.
• Assist design review and approval of hull structures and stability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop technical competence.

Skills

Quick learner

Data smart

Open-minded

Curious

Self-driven

Teamwork

Structured work

Analytical

English fluency

Education

Master in Marine Technology

Master in Hydrodynamics & Structure

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 Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About The Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career as a summer student in Maritime Ship Classification Approval - Ship Structures & Stability next summer?

M-SA is the Approval Organization within Maritime Ship Classification and consists of more than 400 employees, located mainly in Norway (Høvik and Ålesund ), Germany (Hamburg) and Poland (Gdynia). The main services delivered by the Approval Centre are approval, verification, and certification services for ship systems and components.

Department Ship Structures & Stability (M-SA-S) is a part of M-SA and is organized in 5 sections responsible for design review and approval of ship hull structures, stability, lifting appliances, load line and tonnage.

As a member of the M-SA-S community you will work with professional, service-oriented colleagues, with unique possibilities to develop both deep and broad technical competence, and to build relations to a wide network of experts across geographical locations and technical disciplines.

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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 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-works 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 located 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.

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

We are primarily looking for 3rd and 4th year students with relevant Master Program specialization from:

• Marine Technology
• Hydrodynamics & Structure, Construction

We are looking for candidates with as many as possible of the following qualities:

• Quick learner and data smart
• Open-minded and curious
• Self-driven and willing to share
• Flexible and service-minded
• Structured and systematic
• Analytical
• Able to work both individually and in teams
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written

Personal Qualities

We believe you have a passion for science and technology and can identify yourself with our purpose, vision, values, and standards. It is important to us that you find the work meaningful and that you will enjoy being a part of our organization and work environment.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.