Fleet in Service

DNV Maritime Region Americas offers winter internship 2027 opportunities.

Are you ready to make a difference in the maritime industry?

At DNV, you’ll contribute to a safer, smarter, and greener maritime industry.

Get ready to explore and connect to our global network of maritime experts, which offers you a perfect start for your career.

DNV is now looking for students who are ready to join us for the beginning of 2027 January - 2027 March. We are primarily looking for juniors/seniors who want to join our winter internship within Maritime Business.

The internship will last approximately 8-10 weeks. You will have the opportunity to work within various relevant technical disciplines. Our ambition is to give you a broad technical foundation to pursue your career further.

You will be given the chance to explore our Maritime organization and become familiar with the daily working life surveyors and/or technical employees. You will gain valuable surveying, inspection, and technical experience by shadowing our expert surveyors. 

You will become well acquainted with the DNV's company culture and organization and expand your professional network. We are confident that we can offer an interesting, challenging, and fun experience!

What You’ll Do

We will select Juniors/Seniors based on business needs aligned with your education, experience, and background. 

We trust you as a relevant candidate are triggered by our purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment, which are our core values.

We are primarily hiring candidates with relevant Bachelor or Master’s program specializations from:

• Marine Engineering
• Marine Transportation/Operations
• Marine Machinery
• Marine Technology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture

Responsibilities

DEFAULT DEI 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.
 US ONLY STATEMENT: DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
 

Qualifications

You are an adventurer with a passion for the Maritime industry and can identify yourself with our purpose, vision and values. It is important to us that you fit well into the organization and working environment.

What Is Required: 

• Junior/Senior level in the above specified programs specializations

• Please indicate your Bachelor's or master's program specialization and/or main area of study during the application process.

• Strong interpersonal skills (communicate well in any environment) 

• Flexible with work schedule on-board vessel or in field service

• Current TWIC (Transpiration Worker Identification Credential) card or at the start of assignment 

• Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job: Climbing pilot ladders and vertical ladders of various heights, entering and exiting tanks, working in confined spaces, performing pilot and boat transfers, conducting voyage surveys, and working in harsh climates. Travel to and from survey sites and manufacturing plants aboard various marine vessels. Some tasks may be performed in an office environment. The use of small tools and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with DNV safety procedures may also be required.

• Quick learner

• Proactive, and with a service-minded attitude 

• Comfortable with new challenges and a personal drive to achieve goals 

• A creative problem-solving attitude

• The ability to build networks Ability to work individually as well as in a collaborative environment 

• Analytical, structured, and systematic 

• Adhere to the Growth Mindset thinking 

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills 

• Must have current valid driver's license 

• We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screening

• Willingness to travel

** Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position