Electrical/Automation Approval Engineer, Technical Centre China

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.

Technical Centre China is strengthening the team and is seeking an experienced engineer in the field of electrical, automation and instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the business area Maritime within Region Greater China, as part of the Approval section at Technical Centre China in Shanghai. The section delivers approval services and technical support to our clients.

This position will be based in our Shanghai office, located in Changning district at the Hongqiao State guest hotel.

As an Approval Engineer you will report to the Group Leader Electrical and Machinery within the Approval section.

Position description

The position offers great opportunity to work with colleagues across the disciplines and geographies of DNV to develop and deliver projects. You can develop personal and technical skills and solutions for our clients in various areas depending on qualifications and interests.

Typical tasks may include:

• Review of electrical, control and monitoring system documentation according to Class rules, Statutory regulations and international standards
• Review of documentation related to different class notations, such as Cyber Secure, Dynamic Positioning (DPS/DYNPOS etc.), Battery (Safety/Power), Shore Power, etc.
• Handle technical questions from internal and external clients
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing and business development

What we offer:

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees
• Attractive total compensation package
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• International working environment
• Flexible working mode with focus on work/life balance
• Interesting and challenging projects from international clients
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

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.

Position qualifications

Competencies:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, or other relevant field of engineering
• Deep knowledge of maritime electrical/control system and IEC/IEEE standards would be considered an advantage
• Deep knowledge of FMEA regarding DP/RP system would be considered an advantage
• Relevant experience about Cyber Security will be considered an advantage
• Young talent and fresh graduate are also welcomed to apply

Personal characteristics:

• Open minded, service-oriented and proactive attitude towards customers
• Positive and optimistic attitude towards work and daily challenges
• Good cooperation and communication behavior both with internal and external clients
• Willingness to support and share the knowledge to other colleagues
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese, verbally and in writing