Summer Student - Materials and Testing Engineer

Are you ready to kick-start your career as a Summer Student in Maritime Technical Support next summer?

With 15,000 employees operating in over 100 countries, DNV is a leading expert in risk management and assurance. 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.

The DNV Technology Centres in Bergen and Oslo has a combination of strong technical experts within materials technology and structural integrity. We combine our technical expertise with state of the art test facilities to provide value for our customers. We focus on qualifying new solutions needed for the energy transition. We work closely with all parts of DNV and play an important role in developing codes and standards. Our main fields of activity are related to material, corrosion and structural performance of large critical assets.

We are now looking for a student that want to work with us next summer!

• You will help qualify new technologies needed for the energy transition
• You will be cooperating with customers from leading companies in their industries
• You will be working closely with our laboratories in Bergen and Høvik
• You will be able to apply and develop skills you have obtained as a student
• You will work with and learn from DNV experts who will help you succeed in your projects
• You will experience highly motivated colleagues and a strong company culture and many social activities
• And you will be involved in many different fields of materials technology each with different challenging tasks

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Reasons to work a summer with us:

• Valuable and real-life experience through our projects
• Meet other young professionals through established networks and informal events
• Opportunity to build a professional network
• Well-equipped exercise center (Høvik)
• Close access to the sea and surrounding park with possibility for different outdoor activities
• 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.

Who are we looking for?

• Highly motivated graduates primarily from materials technology or mechanical engineering studies with an ambition to work in a consulting role.
• A pro-active attitude to engage with other to find good solutions.
• Good communication skills in English. Knowledge of Norwegian is a preference.
• Technical interest within materials technology, corrosion or mechanical engineering.
• Interest in laboratory work and testing.
• Good digital skills (data processing, FEA, CAD, controller programming) is an advantage.

Interested? How to apply:

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. Students without this information will not be considered.

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 Tor Jo Landheim, Head of Section, +47 91 56 78 69.

We are looking forward to reviewing 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.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.