Ship Structural Engineer - Dalian

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.

Unit description

Technical Centre China is strengthening our team and seeking structural engineers who have a passion for the ship newbuilding industry in China. As a structural engineer, you will be working in the technical team as part of Technical Centre China which is the competence hub for DNV in China where our team of highly skilled engineers provide plan approval service and technical support to our customers. This position will be based in our DNV Dalian office.

Position description

• Carry out hull structure modeling and postprocessing of strength analysis of ship hull structures according to relevant rules and regulations, incl. DNV rules, CSR rules, IMO IGC/IGF regulations, etc.
• Expertise in perspective and finite element analysis
• Handle technical queries from internal and external customers
• Provide support for sales, marketing, and business development within the relevant technical discipline.

A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees.

• Attractive total compensation package
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• International working environment
• Flexible working mode with focus on work & life balance
• Interesting and challenging projects from international customers
• Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 15,000 employees around the world and is headquartered in Norway.
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level. 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.

Position qualification

• It is desirable for the candidate to have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ship engineering or equivalent.
• Young talent and fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.
• Experience in structural FEA and/or hydrodynamic analysis is preferred.
• Familiar with relevant FE tools, e.g. Genie, Patran, FE Gate etc., is an advantage.
• Familiar with ship’s hull structural design is an advantage.

Personal qualities

• Customer service oriented, with positive and proactive attitude
• Self-motivated and solution oriented
• Ability to build trust, confidence, respect, and engage in teamwork
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese, verbally and in writing
• Willingness and ability to travel within China to provide technical support on projects, customer meetings etc.
• Honest, open and committed to DNV’s purpose, visions and values

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.