Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Work Term Student - Fall 2026
Location: St. John's, NL, Canada
Business: Maritime
Position type: Full Time
Contract type: Temporary Staff
Job ID: 6604
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 the Role
DNV Maritime Region Americas offers fall work term 2026 opportunities. Are you ready to make a difference in the maritime industry? DNV is now looking for students who are ready to join us for the upcoming Fall Semester beginning August 31, 2026. We are primarily looking for seniors who want to join our fall work term within Maritime Business Area.
The work term position will last the full duration of the fall semester, approximately 16 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.
At DNV Station St. John's, you will assist surveyors on classed vessels including mobile drilling units, dive support vessels, FPSO’s, oil tankers, fishing vessels, and anchor handling supply vessels to ensure their safety and integrity while in operation.
Our unit is appointed by the C-NLOER to act as certifying authority for multiple installations for Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore industry. As certifying authority, DNV Canada Ltd. is required to assess third-party and temporary equipment intended for use offshore Newfoundland to verify that it is safe for use and fit for purpose.
You will become well acquainted with DNV’s company culture and organization and expand your professional network. We are confident that we can offer an interesting, challenging, and fun experience!
Responsibilities
- Assisting surveyors in the office to perform surveys of vessels and offshore installation equipment as part of our certifying authority scope of work
- Attending vessels in operation with a member of our team and helping them complete vessel inspections
- Participating in certifying authority work including witness of pressure testing, load testing, approval of welder qualifications, and fabrication around greater St. John’s and the Avalon area
- Performing on an equivalent level as a graduated engineer
- Coordinating surveys, witnessing, and following through on reporting with support from your mentors
Requirements
- Must be a senior-level engineering student (i.e., Marine Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, etc.) or related
- A valid driver’s license and permanent access to a vehicle is mandatory for this position
- Must have a high standard for the quality of work
- Expected to travel within St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and the metropolitan area, with occasional trips around the Avalon as and when required
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to adapt
- Must have good personal skills and ability to interact with external clients
We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of 25 HOUR
- Comprehensive benefits package including profit share, insurance, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working options
- Supportive and caring culture
- Opportunities to connect through social and professional networks
About the Company
Since 1864, we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV, you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Application Process
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Disclaimer
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