Solar Project Manager, Independent Engineering

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada DNV Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Solar Independent Engineering team at DNV. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing solar and solar + storage projects throughout North America, working with major developers and financiers in the industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 complex 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.
  • Guide 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.
  • Mentor other team members and guide them through the above tasks.
  • Strategic leadership, including people resource planning, interpreting market trends, and developing service offerings.
  • Develop business through managing key client relationships, developing new customers, conference attendance, and industry networking, and developing and winning proposals for scopes of services.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, business, energy, or other related field is required.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in the solar industry.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and 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.
  • Strong understanding of energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred).
  • Supportive and proactive team member, eager to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Proven HSE mindset and demonstrated behavior-based safety mentality.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 relevant National Electric Code.
  • Project management designation or experience.
  • Industry thought leadership experience.
  • Familiarity with energy storage systems.
About DNV

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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