Technical Trainee

Help shape the future of electrical and automation systems in the Maritime Industry.

Do you want to make a real impact in an international environment where technology, safety, digitalization and decarbonization meet? Then this could be the opportunity for you.

You will work at the core of DNV Maritime supporting safe, compliant and future-ready ships and offshore units throughout their lifecycle. In the unit for Electrical & Automation Systems, we work with technologies that are essential to modern shipping, including electrical power systems, control and safety systems, cyber security, redundant propulsion, dynamic positioning and integrated ship systems. Our engineers combine deep technical expertise with practical industry insight to help the maritime sector navigate digitalization, decarbonization and increasing system complexity.

We are looking for two trainees to join our Electrical Systems and Integrated Ship Systems teams at Høvik.

What to expect as a Trainee:

• A 16–18-month trainee programme starting in August 2027 at Høvik, including rotations across technical disciplines and service lines, including a 4–6-month assignment abroad. 
• Hands-on experience working alongside surveyors, approval engineers and technical experts on real maritime projects.
• Broad exposure to DNV’s operational, technical and customer-facing work, helping you build valuable expertise and industry insight. 
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, expand your global network and understand DNV’s culture, values and organization.
• A professional, collaborative and social environment with highly motivated colleagues and a wide range of activities to take part in.

Start date: August 2027

Please note that while the Technical Trainee 2027 is a 16-18-month structured development program, the Technical Trainee position is a permanent role in DNV from day one. Upon completion of the trainee program, you will start working in the Electrical Systems or the Integrated Ship Systems unit at Høvik.
 
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Responsibilities

• 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!

Qualifications

• You are motivated by DNV’s purpose to safeguard life, property and the environment
• You have strong people skills and enjoy working across disciplines, cultures and locations
• You are curious, open-minded and eager to learn in a fast-developing technical environment
• You are self-driven, collaborative and willing to share knowledge
• You have an analytical and structured approach to solving complex problems
• You are interested in maritime technology and want to contribute to the future of shipping
• You communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing

Relevant master’s specializations may include:

• Cybernetics
• Automation
• Systems Engineering
• Electric Power Engineering
• Computer Science

Other relevant specializations will also be considered. 

Interested? How to apply:

Please register your CV and attachments electronically and include your diplomas and transcripts along with your cover letter. The CV and application must be submitted in English. Only applications that include all requested attachments and are submitted through this portal will be considered.

If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the cover letter. 

Application deadline: 16.10.2026 at 23.55 CET.

Any questions? Please contact:

• Ellen Beck Pedersen, +47 975 86643
• Stian Nordal Sundbakken +47 906 81079
   

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.