About the position
Do you want to launch your career journey in the Maritime Industry within VARD? We are hiring Summer Interns in many different departments and disciplines. Come join our team in summer 2025!
At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding.
So – what are your skills?
Applications will be processed consecutively, so do not hesitate to apply if you are interested. If you want to know more, please contact us or visit our stand at NTNU Trondheim 17. October.
Key information
What can you expect?
We are hiring Summer Interns in our different departments:
- Vard Design & Engineering are hiring Summer Interns in different engineering disciplines such as: Machinery, Structural, Electrical, Naval Architecture & Accommodation and HVAC.
- Vard Design is looking for summer interns within Conceptual Design, Hydro & Stability and Research & Innovation
- Vard Electro is looking for Summer Interns in these different areas: Software Development and Cyber Security and SeaQ portifolio; Power, Remote, Control, Bridge & Navigation, Communcation & Safety
- Seaonics are hiring Summer Interns within Mechanical engineering and Control System department
You will follow an engineer’s daily work where you will be assigned with both interesting and challenging work tasks, we will give you the chance to network with the experts of the maritime industry.
We will also consider Summer Interns within finance, procurement, marketing, HR and IT/Cyber Security.
Who are we looking for?
High performing students enrolled in a bachelor or master program in relevant areas. Examples: Ship Design, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydro Dynamics, Renewable Energy, Electrical, Automation, Computer Science, ICT, Cyber Security, Finance, Business/Administration, HR, Marketing.
- Maritime industry interest
- Flexible, systematic, structured
- Prefer a work environment with variety and high speed
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communications skills and the ability to work well in teams
- Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship
- Good knowledge of English language, both oral and written
VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.
Our commitment to you
- 8 weeks of paid internship
- Exciting responsibilities and challenging tasks, contribute to our ambition of leading the green and technological transition in maritime operations
- Personal and professional growth responsibilities through tasks and networking
- Social activities with the rest of the Summer Interns
- Opportunity to work in a truly international organization
- Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
- Central office location and free parking
VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.
With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!
Address:
Skansekaia 2, 6002 Ålesund, Norway
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About the employer
VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK.
