Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
About the job
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
Are you a graduate who is passionate about technology, maritime logistics, and environment? Join us in shaping the future of the maritime industry with Wilhelmsen!
Wilhelmsen is a leading company in the maritime industry, known for our innovation, sustainability, and commitment to excellence. As we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we're on a mission to redefine the maritime industry's future through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. Now, we’re expanding our horizons and inviting passionate graduates and young professionals to join us as we strive towards shaping the future of the maritime industry!
About our graduate programme:
As a participant in our 24-month graduate programme starting in August 2027, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and change. You will collaborate with our diverse teams across the globe, taking ownership of projects that propel the industry towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
Your journey
You'll experience four dynamic six-month rotations across our business units, and, during one of these rotations, you'll embark on an international adventure, gaining valuable global insights. As a graduate at Wilhelmsen you’ll contribute to various areas, including:
- Data analytics, data science, and AI: Leverage the power of data-driven insights through maritime and logistics operations at sea and onshore.
- Software development: Shape the digital future of maritime solutions.
- Business development: Drive growth and expansion strategies.
- Vessel management: Optimise maritime operations.
- Ventures: Develop and support scaling ventures across the group.
- Sustainability and ESG: Tackle key environmental, social, and governance challenges.
Who we are looking for
To thrive in our graduate programme, you should possess:
- A master’s degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT.
- Either fresh out of school or with 1-2 years of professional experience.
- An insatiable curiosity and a passion for embracing new technology.
- A problem-solving mindset with a knack for innovation and fresh approaches.
- Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders and foster inclusivity.
What we offer
In addition to an exciting 24-month journey, including preferrable one rotation abroad, you can expect:
- Challenging and existing projects where you will grow professionally and personally
- More than 20,000 supportive colleagues
- A very good pension scheme.
- Premium life and health care insurance, including access to online medical services.
- Sports club membership including sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayak rental, Pilates, football, theatre and concert tickets etc.)
- Company cabins in e.g., the Norwegian mountains, Swedish coast, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin and Lisbon.
- Social events year-round (e.g., wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, dance, and rock-climbing lessons etc.)
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid arrangement (work from home and Lysaker office).
We look forward to reading more about you. Please upload your resume, cover letter, transcripts and any letters of recommendation here.
Application will close 4 November 2026.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT
- Fresh graduate or 1-2 years of professional experience
- Passion for technology and curiosity about new technology
- Problem-solving mindset and innovation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
What We Do
Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group. With the world's largest maritime network on call 24/7, our people can deliver products and services on the ground practically anywhere you have ships, or maritime related industries. We make the maritime industry spin. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we’re also developing new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in 57 countries, we take innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled customer experiences one step further. We are Wilhelmsen. Because of our heritage and our ambitions for the future, we aspire to be the leading enablers of global trade
