Junior Surveyor

Det Norske Veritas$85K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; marine-related field preferred.
  • Team player with ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to travel 25% domestically/internationally.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Physical ability to perform on-board functions in diverse environments.
  • Strong communication skills in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

  • Survey ships for compliance with international standards and DNV Classification Rules.
  • Conduct drydock and alteration surveys for ocean-going vessels.
  • Review technical queries and design submittals for compliance.
  • Adhere to organizational Rules, Regulations, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues for support as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of Clients' business information.
  • Provide a customer-oriented technical resource for clients on-site.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including vacation and personal days.
  • Multiple medical and dental plans, along with vision benefits.
  • Flexible spending accounts and company-seeded HSA.
  • Employer-paid virtual therapy services via Talkspace.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Company-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Education reimbursement program for career growth.
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal needs.
  • Charitable matched giving and volunteer rewards through the Impact Program.
  • Paid volunteer time off (VTO) for community service.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DNV - Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join our West Coast operations in Irvine, CA. 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 equipment certification at manufacturer locations and surveys/audits on ships in operation, ships under construction at locations in U.S. West Coast.
  • Survey and certification of Ships in Operation for compliance with international standards, DNV Classification Rules, and Statutory requirements.
  • Survey ocean-going ships that call at ports of call and at sea, including drydock and alteration surveys.
  • Review and respond to technical queries and design submittals regarding compliance.
  • 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.
  • Seek for internal support as necessary through experienced colleagues, line manager, Technical Support or equivalent.
  • At all times maintain the confidentiality of Clients' business intellectual property, processes, designs, developments, and documentation.
  • Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity when in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of the organization.
  • Exhibit customer-oriented focus by promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.


Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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**

For California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington: "DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington only, the starting pay range for this role is $85,000-$100,000USD

Qualifications

What is Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Degree in marine related field such as Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred) and/or equivalent.
  • Behavioral competencies: Team player, but able to work independently on surveys.
  • Travel requirement (% of the year) 25% per calendar year Domestic/International.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job on-board various marine vessels, structures, and offshore platforms include but are not limited to. The climbing of pilot ladders at various heights, going in and out of tanks, performing work in confined spaces, flying in a helicopter, pilot and/or boat transfers, voyage surveys, and working in harsh climates.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • We conduct a pre-employment background check
    *Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*


What is Preferred
  • Maritime Industry experience (especially exposure to classification/statutory surveys or seagoing experience) is a plus. Required training will be provided.

About Det Norske Veritas

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