Junior Approval Engineer

DNV • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

DNV – Maritime, Region Americas is hiring a Junior Approval Engineer - CMC Approval to join a qualified team performing certification design approval activities for the offshore Oil and Gas, Drilling, and Maritime industries. The role involves assessing designs for components and systems, and providing independent third-party verification services. Assessments cover mechanical equipment, pressure equipment, and control and monitoring systems for clients in the US and Canada, against Class Society rules and standards and other recognized industry specifications.

The position is based at DNV’s Houston, Texas office, with a hybrid schedule typically comprising three days in the office and two days remote. Travel to customer locations, domestically or internationally, may be required up to 10% of the time. The employee must maintain client confidentiality and perform work according to organizational rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines, quality requirements, and line-management instructions. A solid mechanical engineering background or reasonable engineering equivalent is expected, along with the ability to multitask in high-pressure environments and work in a self-motivated, resourceful manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Ocean Engineering, completed by May/June 2027.
• Previous work or internship experience in a maritime or offshore environment.
• English speaking and writing proficiency and exemplary communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player while being comfortable working primarily independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and other digital communications and data collection/reporting platforms.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment, three days in the office and two days remote.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestically or internationally, to customer locations using a personal vehicle or commercial airline.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to drive for at least four hours at a time.
• Ability to multitask and function effectively in high-pressure environments; self-motivated and resourceful.
• Must complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Internship experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream operations in the offshore Oil and Gas, Drilling, or Maritime industries.
• Previous work experience with systems or equipment design or manufacturing.
• Interest in continuous improvement, learning, and education; curiosity and an intuitive nature; and a friendly, customer-oriented focus.

Responsibilities

• Assess designs of components and systems for the maritime and offshore sectors, including through independent third-party verification services.
• Assess designs for certification of equipment and systems to Class Society rules and standards, and verify equipment and systems against other recognized industry specifications.
• Perform design assessments of mechanical equipment, pressure equipment, and control and monitoring systems for clients in the US and Canada.
• Ensure work complies with the organization’s rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines, quality requirements, and line-management instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients’ business, processes, designs, developments, and documentation.
• Represent DNV and its brand professionally.
• Collaborate with peers and share knowledge and experiences.
• Apply technology in support of DNV’s digital strategy, such as remote survey solutions.
• Travel to customer locations as required, up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, company holidays, and personal days.
• Multiple medical and dental benefit plans, plus vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care benefits, commuter benefits, and a company-seeded health savings account.
• Employer-paid, therapist-led virtual care services.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities.
• Charitable matched giving and volunteer rewards through the Impact Program.
• Company-paid volunteer time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level