Job DescriptionDNV Energy Systems is hiring a
Project Manager Solar Independent Engineering within ourteam. In this role, you will work on a variety of solar and solar + storage projects throughout North America. You will be exposed to the entire project life cycle, working with the biggest developers and financiers in the space with cutting edge technology.
The primary functions of this role include supporting major customer accounts, performing project due diligence, managing projects, contributing to process improvements, sharing knowledge, obtaining and receiving feedback, and a bit of business development including developing proposals. Our teams work across all scales of projects, and depending on your experience and interest, you would focus on utility scale systems.
This role can be based out of a DNV office in the following markets: Oakland (CA), San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), New York City (NY), Medford (MA), or Dallas (TX), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the US.What You'll Do- Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, and permitting teams, and synthesizing and writing due diligence reports
- Perform overall project management activities and ensure excellent customer communication as the key point of contact for the execution of due diligence engagements
- Perform portions of due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines, as well as other reviews and analysis within your expertise
- Discuss and resolve technical issues with project developers, lenders, and investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists
- Develop and win proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work
- Coordinate or perform DNV construction monitoring and site visit activities
- Support customers through the financial closings of projects
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts including leading tool development, process refinement, digitization efforts, and lessons learned activities
- Advance team and industry thought leadership
- Support our mission and vision and have fun while you do it
Responsibilities- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election** For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: "DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $85,000 - $140,000.
QualificationsWhat is Required- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or other related field is required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the solar industry
- Deft project and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Fluent in MS Office
- Solution oriented thinking skills and high integrity
- Understanding of energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.)
- Supportive, resilient, flexible and proactive team member, eager to work in a collaborative environment
- Proven HSE mindset and demonstrated behavior-based safety mentality
- Possesses a digitally curious mindset and has knowledge in AI, automation and digital tools, with demonstrated experience in continuous improvement activities.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings
What is Preferred - Master's degree
- Some concentration of experience in at least one of the following: solar industry construction and operating contracts, solar project construction, operations/asset management, solar project design/development, module/inverter technology, energy assessment, power marketing/offtake contracting, energy storage technology and implementation, market research/policy, or in the independent engineering function
- Exposure to contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset management contracts)
- Familiarity with budgets and financial models
- Working knowledge of PVsyst and solar energy assessment
- Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred)
- Project management designation
- Familiarity with energy storage systems
**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position** 
