Summer Student 2027 - Fire Safety / Environmental Technologies Sea

About the Position

Summer Student 2027 - Fire Safety / Environmental Technologies Sea

Location: Oslo, Norway

Company: DNV

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Temporary Staff

Job ID: 7432

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Overview

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 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.

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About the Role

As a Summer Student within the section Fire Safety & Environmental Technologies Sea, you will gain hands-on experience working with approval of fire safety equipment and pollution prevention equipment to be installed on ships.

Our team is responsible for the technical approval of equipment designed to protect lives at sea and reduce the environmental footprint of shipping. Working closely with colleagues in Norway, Germany, Poland, and other DNV Approval centres, you will gain valuable insight into how engineering, innovation, and regulations come together to support the maritime industry.

Typical Tasks

• Support Approval Engineers with selected technical tasks of the approval work
• Support the implementation of new regulatory requirements applicable to large fleets of ships
• Collaborating with colleagues across DNV's international approval network

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Requirements

• Highly motivated students with an ambition to work with testing and approval of technologies for ships
• A proactive attitude to engage with others to find good solutions
• Good communication skills in English
• Technical interest within fire safety equipment and/or pollution prevention equipment
• Good digital skills (data processing) is an advantage

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What We Offer

• Attractive rewards: Comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance: Flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture: Diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. Opportunities to connect through social and professional networks.
• Career and development: Extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. Strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• Our Høvik office: Located in beautiful surroundings by the sea, offering access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts, and more. Over 30 activity groups, gym facilities, and a kindergarten on our premises. Free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.

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Application Process

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 Michael Lehmann on +47 99295791

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Please note: If you decide to withdraw or 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.