Senior Electrical/Automation Approval Engineer

Local unit and position description

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 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

Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance

Generous Paid Leaves (Sick leaves policy/ Annual leaves policy)

Medical benefits - Annual Health Check-up

Pension and Insurance Policies – (Pension Insurance, Medical Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Work related injury insurance, Supplementary Pension)

Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)

Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Housing Fund, Lunch Policy)

Profit Share/ Chinese New Year Bonus

*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

Competence

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

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 with other colleagues

Familiar and comfortable with using English as working language

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.