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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 Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the role
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do, will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.
Offshore Infrastructure is a department of approximately 170 people dedicated to assurance services across varied sectors. Our department is organised into two sections: the Asset Assurance section, which focuses on providing verification services for in-service operations, and the Project Assurance section, which provides the technical advisory support and verification from the new building design phase up to offshore commissioning.
Our complete cycle of services make us a key contributor to the management of the energy trilemma (energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability) and energy transition. Our markets cover a broad range of energy sectors including upstream Oil & Gas, offshore Renewable Energy and any applications serving the energy industry.
Our opportunity
As a Graduate Electrical And Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer the main focus of your competency development will revolve around the following E&I subjects, though this list is not exhaustive:
- Power Supply (Emergency and Uninterruptible Power Supply)
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Communication Systems
- Installation of Explosion-Proof Equipment and Ignition Prevention
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Fire and Gas Detection
- Functional Safety
Based from our offices in Aberdeen (Dyce), our structured Graduate Programme provides a fantastic start to your career with us and supports your journey to become an expert in your chosen field. Upon joining, you’ll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues as you develop your technical, project management and customer interaction skills, as you work towards professional status or chartership. There are also opportunities for site surveillance trips at construction yards and offshore installations.
During your first two years you will be developing real skills and knowledge within our Department, allowing you to spend time with different technical experts across multiple disciplines, building your network and gaining a broader understanding of both “what we do” and “what you enjoy doing”.
Additionally, you will be given a graduate development path that includes virtual and in person courses where you will have the opportunity to meet other graduates across the country, to improve soft skills such as communication, as well as enhancing your digital skills, chartership knowledge, and focusing your career goals.
We encourage these opportunities for personal growth in DNV, through our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching & 10% training) to support your ongoing career development.
About you
As a Graduate, we don’t expect any prior experience of what we do or the Energy Industry. We do however hope that you share our interest for these and demonstrate your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area. We therefore try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for our programme:
- Minimum 2:2 Degree in an Electrical, or Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering discipline
- Available to join the programme by September 2024 at the latest
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills demonstrating the ability to produce technical reports detailing clear outcomes of the analysis for customers
- Pro-active willingness to learn new skills displaying a willingness to “get stuck in” and undertake work outside ‘comfort zone’ demonstrating appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative / think through the problem
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrates first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
- High adaptability to work with multi-disciplinary team to achieve high quality business deliverables
- Additional interest and/or skills in Project Management, Digital Innovation or Cyber Security and how we can apply these to enhance our services, whilst not essential may be of value to our team.
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then our graduate roles could be for you.
What we offer
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
- Minimum starting salary of £32,750
- Structured technical and professional development via our Graduate Programme and excellent ongoing career progression opportunities
- Non Contractual Profit Share Scheme
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices.
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection.
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use).
- Mentored support towards professional accreditation and re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570).
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping.
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.
