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Junior Surveyor

DNV


Job Location:

Metairie, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

DNV Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join our Gulf of Mexico operations in New Orleans LA. As a Junior Surveyor for the Gulf you will be member of a highly qualified team of surveyors and auditors serving the more traditional shipping segments calling ports along the Gulf Coast for surveys/audits on ships in operation ships under construction.

What Youll Do

  • Survey ocean-going ships that call at ports of call and at sea including drydock and alteration surveys.
  • Survey and certification of Ships in Operation for compliance with international standards DNV Classification Rules and Statutory requirements.
  • 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.
  • Review and respond to technical queries and design submittals regarding compliance.
  • 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

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 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 (). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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is Required

  • Bachelors 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 drivers license and travel on public conveyances when required
  • 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 on a regular basis
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screening

What is Preferred

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

*Immigration-related employment benefits for example visa sponsorship are not available for this position*




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