Approval Engineer - Maritime Propulsion ＆ Steering Location: Hamburg, Germany | Business: Maritime | Position type: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Employee | Job ID: 4564 Apply > 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. 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. About the role The Propulsion & Steering section is an international team with colleagues in Oslo and Hamburg. As an Approval Engineer, you'll work with ship machinery systems including propellers, thrusters, reduction gears, steering gears, shafting systems, and couplings, along with analyses such as torsional vibration, whirling, and shaft alignment. We collaborate closely with equipment manufacturers, shipyards, design offices, and ship owners/managers, ensuring compliance with DNV classification rules and relevant international regulations. Our goal is to be a trusted, competent resource-delivering valuable support to both external customers and DNV teams worldwide. What we offer Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime account and home office possibility Yearly profit share scheme - company-based performance bonus 100% employer-funded pension scheme Yearly review of individual career plan & development, including an annual salary review 30 vacation days per year Subsidized public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12 months Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership Bike Leasing (JobRad) Discounted meal offers and company canteen depending on location Other additional benefits - Sabbatical, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits 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. About you Your background will typically be bachelor/master’s in mechanical engineering and/or marine engineering (with machinery focus) 2-5 years of experience from the maritime industry is preferable but we also encourage graduates of 2025 to apply You are a self-driven team player passionate about solving challenges and creating results Ability to build trust, confidence and respect Flexible, service-minded and with a positive attitude Honest, open, and committed to DNV’s purpose, visions and values Good communication skills in English, verbally and in writing Benefits Ergonomic Workplace Sit/stand desks, high-quality adjustable chairs and balance balls are just a few examples of what ergonomic office means here. We also make it easier for you to arrange your working space at home with a desk grant. Mental Health Support You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our strategic health management and wider workplace health support. Mentoring Programs You’ll have access to our mentoring courses and networking opportunities that address specific needs and help everyone develop their skills: from female mentoring initiatives to leadership development programs. Public Transport You’ll be offered a "Deutschlandticket" to make public transport a more viable commuting option. Shape Your Career We support you in exploring different career opportunities or shifting between teams or locations, so that you can shape your career according to what you find motivating. We dare, and so can you. Profit Share You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results. Jobrad You’ll have the opportunity to lease up to 2 bicycles as part of our JobRad program, financed through deferred compensation. Thus, you’ll support DNV's goal of reducing our environmental footprint. Urban sports club You‘ll have access to our fitness cooperation with Urban Sports Club as part of DNV’s health management. This means that you benefit from an exclusive discount on the use of a wide range of sports and wellness activities whenever and wherever you want. Pension Schemes We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values. Annual Leave You’ll be entitled to 30 days annual leave a year and special leave can be granted for moving, compassionate leave and special events such charitable activities, weddings, and funerals. Hybrid Work Model We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and life together in a way that works for you. Please apply with a CV and cover letter written in English. We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you not to wait until deadline to apply for the position. Application deadline : 16th July 2025 “Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.” Apply > DNV | www.dnv.com