Join DNV in Oslo as Senior Geotechnical Principal Engineer and help deliver impactful, sustainable projects.

About the role

Concrete Structures & Geotechnics in Norway is part of region Northern Europe in business area Energy Systems. We are looking for a geotechnical specialist with good track record from the offshore industry to take lead on technology and service development and positioning in the market. The successful candidate will function as a Technical and Quality Responsible (TQR), further develop our best practice, act as PM and develop our customer relations and sales. 

Our section is working with projects all over the world in close cooperation with geotechnical colleagues from Hamburg, Copenhagen, London, Loughborough, Perth, Johannesburg and San Diego. 

Our ambition is to have a leading role in DNV and relevant industries. It is therefore expected that you will take part in updating our standards and ensuring we are at the forefront of new technology. We seek a person who would like to further develop and share our best practice and who will represent DNV in Joint Industry Projects. The successful candidate must be business driven putting the customer first. We have ongoing projects related to energy islands, fixed and floating wind turbines, floating solar PV, trenching of cables, scour protection, carbon capture projects, and LNG. In addition, we have ongoing projects within subsea, floating fish farms, pipelines, geohazards etc. 

Our section is part of the department “Structures” with a leading role within structural integrity related services and soil/structure interaction is an important part of these services. We work closely with other technical disciplines in multidisciplinary project teams in DNV. Our projects include many disciplines, and we are therefore seeking a person who enjoys working together with other relevant disciplines like Hydrodynamics, Structures, Marine Operations, Materials, Environment, Electro, IT etc.

The candidate will be part of a competent geotechnical team which is involved in a wide range of geotechnical matters across industries. 

What we are looking for:

• Master or PhD within Geotechnics

• Substantial relevant experience, preferably a minimum of 15 years' expertise. 

• Strong background within soil/structure interaction

• Strong analytical competence

• Good Norwegian skills, beside excellent English.

• Strong customer relation will be considered an advantage

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.

Why Join Us:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme. 

• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.

• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join. 

• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment.  Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers. 

• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

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.

How to apply?

We will review and invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage applicants not to wait until deadline to apply.

Application deadline is 22nd January 2026. 

Along with your CV, please submit your application and a motivational letter. 

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