Junior Surveyor

Junior Surveyor

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (View email address on click.appcast.io). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

For more information

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

About You

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7201
• Job Category Surveyor
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 06:00 PM
• Locations Irvine, CA, United States
• Job Schedule Full time