Approval Engineer – Maritime Hull Structure & Outfitting

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.

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will be involved in our main deliveries and tasks, such as:

• Prescriptive calculations (3D and 2D) of Container Ships and Multi-Purpose Vessel
• FEM Cargo Hold Analysis for these ship types with in-house calculation tools
• Approval of equipment, such as hatch covers, rudders, lashing bridges, and cell guides
• Participation in different practice networks for ship hull and calculation tool development
• Rule development for Container Ships, Multi-Purpose Vessels, and Cargo Securing

Benefits

• Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime account and home office possibility
• Interesting and challenging projects, extensive customer contacts, and excellent opportunities for competence development
• Yearly profit share scheme – company-based performance bonus
• 100% employer-funded pension scheme
• Yearly review of individual career plan & development, including an annual salary review
• 30 vacation days per year
• Subsidized public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12 months
• Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership
• Bike Leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted meal offers and company canteen depending on location
• Other additional benefits – Sabbatical, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits

Equality and Diversity

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

• An engineering degree (Bachelor\’s or Master\’s) in naval architecture
• Experience with FEM analysis technics and related software (POSEIDON, GeniE, StowLash)
• Experience with hull structural approval, lashing of containers and cargo stowage, and securing principles
• Ability to handle several projects in parallel
• Willingness to perform business trips to support our clients and worldwide organization
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing. Preferably good knowledge of German (at least B2) language. The official company language is English (at least C1)
• Team player with a positive attitude who strives to obtain results for the team
• Quick learner, data-smart, and open-minded

Application documents

To facilitate a thorough evaluation of your application, we respectfully request the submission of the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter/Motivation Letter
• University Diplomas & Transcripts
• Reference Letters

Please note that we cannot consider your application without these documents, and all documents must be submitted in English. We kindly ask that you provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

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.

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