Junior Surveyor

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.

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.

About the role

DNV – Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join our West Coast operations in Seattle, WA. As a Junior Surveyor for the West Coast you will be member of a highly qualified team of surveyors and auditors serving the more traditional shipping segments calling ports along the U.S. West Coast, performing surveys/audits on ships in operation, ships under construction and and equipment certification at manufacturer locations in U.S. West Coast.

• Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and quality requirements of the organization and the instructions of the line management.
• Maintain the confidentiality of Clients' business, processes, designs, developments, and documentation always. Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity if in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of the organization.
• Exhibit customer-oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.

Junior Surveyor Responsibilities

• Survey/audit ships that call at ports along the US West Coast - (including Alaska and Hawaii when needed), for compliance with international standards, DNV Classification Rules, and Statutory requirements
• Inspection and certification of materials and equipment at facilities in US West Coast.
• Survey / Inspection of ships during new building construction at local shipyards.

What we offer

What we Offer:

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

How We Do It

We Care, We Dare, We Share

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.

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About you

What is Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Naval Architecture or a Marine or Mechanical Engineering Degree and/or equivalent .
• Maritime Industry experience (especially exposure to classification / statutory surveys or seagoing experience) is a plus. Required training will be provided
• Behavioral competencies: Team player, but able to work independently on surveys.
• Travel requirement (% of the year) 25% per calendar year Domestic/International
• Current valid driver license
• Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job: Climbing ladders & working aloft or in enclosed spaces, flying, flying in helicopter, travel on crew boat launches, participate in voyage surveys etc.
• Language: English Speaking / Writing proficiency
• We conduct a pre-employment background check

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.* US Transparency Laws: As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $85,000-100,000.