Principal Project Manager for Solar Engineering
1 month ago
About DNV
At DNV, we guide clients through the intricate journey towards a sustainable and decarbonized energy landscape. Our mission is to ensure that energy systems operate safely and efficiently, leveraging increasingly digital solutions. We assist industries and governments in navigating the multifaceted transitions occurring both globally and regionally within the energy sector.
Are you passionate about promoting renewable energy? By becoming a part of our team, you will contribute to the accelerated adoption of solar energy and energy storage systems, making a positive impact on society and the environment. Our success is rooted in the long-term achievements of our clients. We aim to cultivate a high-performing, innovative team that embodies the equity, respect, and diversity we aspire to see in the world.
In the Senior Project Manager, Solar Independent Engineering position, you will engage in a diverse range of solar and solar + storage initiatives across North America. You will gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle, collaborating with leading developers and financiers in the industry, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Key responsibilities include supporting major client accounts, conducting project due diligence, managing projects, driving process enhancements, sharing expertise, gathering and providing feedback, and engaging in business development activities such as proposal creation. Our teams handle projects of all sizes, and based on your experience and interests, you may focus on residential, distributed generation, or utility-scale systems.
DNV stands as the premier renewable energy consultancy. Our Solar team commands a significant market presence in providing independent engineering services that facilitate the financing and construction of solar and solar + storage projects across North America. Our professionals are recognized as experts and thought leaders within the industry. In this role, our team delivers technical consulting and independent engineering services to solar project developers, financial institutions, and investors who depend on our reports for informed investment decisions.
This position is based at one of our DNV offices, offering a dynamic hybrid work schedule where employees typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location. Specific role requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists, including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, and permitting teams, while synthesizing and drafting due diligence reports.
- Oversee project management activities, ensuring exceptional client communication as the primary contact for executing due diligence engagements.
- Conduct portions of due diligence reviews, encompassing contract and financial model assessments, and synthesizing inputs from technical disciplines, along with other analyses within your area of expertise.
- Engage in discussions to resolve complex technical challenges with project developers, lenders, and investors, coordinating input from internal technical specialists as needed.
- Develop and secure proposals for service scopes related to due diligence work.
- Coordinate or conduct DNV construction monitoring and site visit activities.
- Assist clients through the financial closing processes of projects.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including leading tool development, refining processes, digitization efforts, and lessons learned activities.
- Advance team and industry thought leadership.
- Mentor team members and guide them through the aforementioned tasks.
- Provide strategic leadership, including resource planning, market trend analysis, and service offering development.
- Foster business development by managing key client relationships, attracting new customers, attending conferences, and networking within the industry, as well as developing and winning proposals for service scopes.
- Support our mission and vision while enjoying the work you do.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or a related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in the solar sector.
- Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) and adept project and time management abilities, with a capacity to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Solution-oriented mindset and high integrity.
- Strong understanding of energy industry technologies (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.).
- Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred).
- A supportive and proactive team player, eager to collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Pre-employment background and drug screenings will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: 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 independent engineering functions.
- Familiarity with various contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset management contracts).
- Understanding of budgets and financial models.
- Experience with PVsyst and solar energy assessment.
- Knowledge of relevant National Electric Code standards.
- Project management certification or experience.
- Experience in industry thought leadership.
- Familiarity with energy storage systems.
**Immigration-related employment benefits, such as visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**
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