Maritime Summer 2026 Intern

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
DNV Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Summer Intern to join our highly competent Team in Katy, Texas, to support both local and international projects (Class as well as verification projects). This internship is projected to start in
Summer of 2026
.

What You'll Do

• Learn and apply DNV methods to improve business performance, focusing on either:

• Classification of Floating Offshore Units & Ships – Review and approve design, construction and operation of mobile offshore units and ships of various types

• Certification of Equipment and Materials for the Offshore Industry – Review and approve design, construction, testing and commissioning of equipment and skids for offshore oil & gas applications

• DNV uses a approach to education, so you will learn from experiences, lectures, and being mentored by experts in the industry.

• Learn how to be a competent and confident professional

• Be part of diverse international projects, both internal and external
• Have direct impact on the bottom line by adding value to our clients
• Have the opportunity to engage in service and business development
• Be part of a culturally diverse and highly experienced global network
• Have the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects
• Visit customer locations and learn from our surveyors in the field

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 with hybrid opportunities
• 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

About
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights under the law, see:

About You
What is Required

• Junior/Seniors pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture with strong analytical and mathematical skills
• A passion for the company's objective to safeguard life, property and the environment
• Strong technical skills and interest in industry
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Coding experience (JAVA, Python) preferred, but not required
• Must have a reliable and secure internet connection and good telecommunication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**