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Maritime Advisory is a business unit in DNV supporting customers in the maritime industry globally in their efforts to make the right decisions to achieve sustainable operations and profitable results. The unit employs about 300 consultants and engineers.
DNV is now looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2027.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">What to expect as a graduate in the Structures section in Maritime Advisory?</h4>
You will be part of a mixed team of 18 talented engineers offering world class advisory services within structures for ships and the offshore industries.
The keyword for our section is FEM, finite element analysis, and we help our customers with the most difficult and non-standard deliveries in the industry - meaning our projects are unique and offer new learnings every time and throughout the career. Luckily, you will be teamed up with our experts which are behind DNVs rule development, who are leading international committees and having years of experience on software, tools, and simulations.
Starting your career in the Structure’s section will give a wide introduction to the field of maritime structures, but also a close collaboration with the experts within hydrodynamics, noise and vibration and life cycle management in Maritime Advisory. We work extensively across borders with units in China, Singapore, US and Europe. This is a truly international and multidisciplinary environment which fosters learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing through challenging projects.
We focus on continuous development and offering new digital solutions in the section, and we have fully digital services and our own in-house software as well as using leading industry tools such as DNVs Sesam package and the commercial finite element program Abaqus.
The structures section is the perfect place for young engineers to shape the future of their careers among experts and likeminded talents.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Our section offers a wide array of services to the maritime and offshore industries, such as:</h4>
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Structural condition assessment and digital hull monitoring
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Fatigue analyses from full stochastic to prescriptive
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Extreme response covering buckling, collision, and extreme loading
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Alternative fuels and containment systems for gas and emerging technologies such as liquid hydrogen and CO2 transport, including carbon capture and storage
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We are recognized leaders in advanced structural analysis for the maritime and offshore industries, delivering high-impact expertise for complex assets including cruise ships, LNG carriers, bulk carriers, tankers, FPSOs, and wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs). In recent years, we have pioneered the development of digital twins for structural condition monitoring and expanded our fully digital online services for customers worldwide. Joining us means applying your academic knowledge from day one while building specialist competence in a dynamic, forward-looking environment.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Reasons to work with us:</h4>
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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.
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Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Interested? How to apply:</h4>
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 Astrid Holmsen Kjesbu, on +47 918 82 972.
We are ready to receive your application -- apply now!
Please note: if you either decide to withdraw or want to make changes in your application, you will need to submit a whole new application with a new email address. Please have all documents ready before submitting your final application.
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.
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.

We are looking for a Graduate in the Structures section in Maritime Advisory!