Job Description

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 are continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Join Us in Safeguarding Life, Property, and the Environment

We are hiring junior surveyors – are you interested in working for world leading classification society? DNV Maritime Korea, as a leader in maritime classification, supports Korea’s renowned shipbuilding and marine sector. With strong technical expertise in Newbuilding (NB), Certification of Materials & Components (CMC), and Fleet in Service (FiS), our organization is instrumental in maintaining safety, quality, and compliance throughout shipyards, manufacturers, and vessel operations. DNV Korea achieves high professional standards through rigorous training, robust quality governance, and close cooperation with clients and stakeholders.

DNV Maritime Korea employs approximately 180 people across five main locations, providing customer service, advisory and technical support, drawing approval, and surveys.

What You Will Do

As a Junior Surveyor in Korea, you will join a skilled team of surveyors and auditors to:

• Conduct surveys and certify ships under construction to ensure adherence to DNV rules and statutory requirements – Newbuilding (NB).
• Survey manufacturing processes, witness tests, and certify materials and components following DNV rules or other standards – Certification of Materials & Components (CMC).
• Survey operating vessels to evaluate their technical status and compliance with DNV rules and statutory regulations – Fleet in Service (FiS).

General Responsibilities:

• Review drawings, technical documentation, and compliance records.
• Perform onsite or onboard surveys covering hull, machinery, electrical systems, safety, or manufacturing processes.
• Record observations and prepare clear, high-quality survey reports.
• Collaborate with approval units, production support teams, shipyards, manufacturers, and vessel operators.
• Uphold DNV’s commitment to safety, integrity, and technical excellence.

• A strong company culture that prioritizes skill development and employee care.
• An attractive total compensation package.
• Supportive colleagues who value teamwork.
• An international working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements focused on work-life balance.
• Interesting and challenging projects from international clients.
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV.
• Building a professional network, valuable and real-life experience through our projects.

*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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Welding Engineering, or other relevance with 0-10 years of experience.
• Strong focus on safety and professional integrity.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, standards, and regulations.
• Effective communication skills, including English proficiency.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel for surveys assignments.
• Commitment to DNV values: We Care, We Dare, We Share.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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.