About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

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.

About the role

The Owner s Engineering (OE) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking an engaging, Associate Project Manager-Owner s Engineering who can leverage and support the strengths of our established and experienced team as we collectively work through the energy transition.

Our OE team strives to develop long-term partnerships with our customers, acting as their trusted advisor from the earliest layouts through construction. Our Customers are at the forefront of the energy transition. Our team is nimble, and driven by our mission to ensure renewable energy projects are safely and sustainably designed, constructed and installed.

Broadly, our work falls into four categories:

• Feasibility studies, including site selection, layout creation and optimization, offtake agreement negotiation and support, technical studies and risk assessments, repowering studies, CAPEX, OPEX and decommission cost estimates
• Design (preliminary wind, solar, and storage; and Engineer of Record on solar PV electrical design); development of technical specifications and engineering design standards
• Procurement support, including development of tender documents, RFPs, bid evaluation, EPC and supplier contract negotiation, and equipment recommendations and selection
• Comprehensive OE, including construction design review, construction monitoring, commissioning and acceptance testing support

This position can be located in our Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Oakland, CA; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA offices.

What You'll do

• Assist with the coordination of the technical review process among internal specialists, including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, permitting, and other teams, and synthesizing and writing technical reports
• Performing portions of technical reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines, as well as other reviews and analysis within your expertise
• Assist with developing new leads through Customer meetings and thought leadership to develop OE business opportunities
• Perform overall project management activities and ensuring excellent customer communication, including budget, schedule and scope management, at the direction of a Project Manager
• Improve efficiencies by continued refinement of team best practices, processes, bidding support, and project management tools
• Willingness to enthusiastically explore new customers, markets, and technical approaches to our work on a regular basis

What we offer

• 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/remote 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**

How We Do It

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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 accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work competition.

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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 $90,000 - $115,000.

About you

What is Required

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited 4-year university
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (preferred in renewable energy)
• Must have a general understanding of general solar, wind, or energy storage technology components, development lifecycle, procurement processes
• Demonstrated skills and enthusiasm in customer centricity
• Demonstrated strong skills in project management
• Ability to travel ~ 5% of the time, domestic and international
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
• 1 years renewable energy experience in project development, with a strong preference for candidates with substantial solar or energy storage expertise
• Knowledgeable of Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and other contracts (e.g. interconnection)
• Strong skills in CapEX and OpEX development, project budgets, and financial models are preferred
• Previous experience at a technical consultancy or in business development
• Excellent project management skills are required, and project management professional (PMP) certification is a plus

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

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