Project Manager, Energy Storage Independent Engineering (Multiple Locations)
DNV GL USA, INC.

Job Info

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About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
Energy Storage Independent Engineering Project Manager

Our world is changing its energy mix. How would you like to be part of it?

The energy storage market is growing rapidly. As the global leader in independent assurance and risk assessment, DNV is enabling the financial investments necessary to support the energy transition. At DNV we are committed to providing the best data, advice, and expertise on the planet!

Energy storage is critical to enable the mass deployment of renewable power resources such as wind and solar. Our team works alongside the DNV wind, solar, hydrogen, and energy efficiency teams to facilitate the energy transition to safer, cleaner sources of power to mitigate climate change and distribute renewable energy to all who need it.

We are seeking a qualified Project Manager, Energy Storage Independent Engineering (ESIE) to join and work alongside 40 other energy storage engineers and consultants in the storage department supporting the successful development and financing of utility scale energy storage projects. This role will be focused on managing internal subject matter experts, client expectations, and financing needs to support the development of energy storage and hybrid (renewable plus storage) systems. You will be exposed to the entire storage project development life cycle and work with the biggest developers and financiers in the space with cutting edge technology. The primary functions of this position include supporting major customer accounts, leading project due diligence, advising clients of energy storage industry best practices, managing projects, contributing to process improvements, sharing knowledge, obtaining and receiving feedback and ultimately contributing to the successful technical due diligence and risk mitigation of energy storage projects.

The ESIE team sits at the engineering nexus between energy storage technology and financing to support transactions that grow the market. While our clients, typically project developers, pay us, we work independently as a voice for the industry. This role will directly support and be engaged with the investor community to finance large-scale energy storage projects.

In our team, we care about providing our employees with fulfilling long-term experience. We are proud supporters of our ever-growing community of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We prioritize flexible work environments and flexible work schedules.

This role is based at any of our DNV offices in the US, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either aDNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

DNV office locations that are preferred include San Diego, Oakland, Chalfont, Portland, Seattle, Medford, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and New York City.

Other DNV office locations may also be considered.

What You'll Do

• Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, technology experts, permitting, battery safety, contract reviews, etc.).
• Communicating with clients to provide timely and relevant project updates and deliverables while ensuring milestones are met and expectations are exceeded.
• Perform overall project management activities and ensuring excellent customer communication
• Building business with existing and new clients by demonstrating DNV's value and supporting the development of proposals for new business opportunities.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the ESIE team, including tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities.
• Performing portions of the diligence reviews, including contract and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews.
• Developing content for blog posts, industry conferences, and client workshops.
• Juggling multiple projects and levels of responsibility simultaneously.
• Converting (at times) vague and incomplete information into well-informed, risk-mitigated conclusions.
• Working with a diverse group of fun and talented people.
• Managing investor technical and commercial diligence requirements for energy storage project financing and collaborating with technical specialists to write and peer review content.
• Coordinating construction and operational monitoring by DNV, including performing site visits (optional), reviewing construction documents, progress reports, schedules, budgets, change orders, and invoices to ensure the project is built as designed to meet performance expectations.

• 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**

As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 USD.

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.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related energy field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in batteries, energy storage, and/or solar + storage industry in the context of engineering, estimation, construction, development, origination, consulting, finance, or project management.
• Familiarity with energy industry technology (batteries, inverters, balance of system components, etc.), energy storage safety, and operational performance topics.
• Project management and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines and to establish and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Solution-oriented thinking skills - identifying technical risks and formulating solutions or work-arounds that allow development and financing/investment to proceed.
• Display high integrity and honesty - clients rely on DNV's independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair review of a project or product.
• Fluent in MS Office products.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails, and to clearly communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.

What is Preferred

• Master's Degree.
• Familiarity with energy project contracts, e.g. construction, supply, operation and maintenance, warranties, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts.
• Experience in at least one of the following: solar/storage industry construction and operating contracts, solar/storage project construction, operations/asset management, solar/storage project design/development, module/inverter technology, power marketing/offtake contracting, or energy storage technology and implementation (Preferred). Experience in the wind industry or other renewables may be advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time, highly flexible travel timing, typically for site visits, team events, or conferences.
• Familiarity with storage business models.
• Experience understanding budgets and financial models and comfort navigating complicated excel spreadsheets.

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

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