Senior Project Manager Energy Infrastructure (IE)
DNV GL USA, INC.

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.
DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Senior Project Manager Energy Infrastructure (IE) Independent Engineering to join our team. DNV is the world's leading renewable energy consultant, and since the early 1980's DNV's Energy Infrastructure IE team has held a dominant market position for independent engineering services to support financing and construction of wind energy projects in North America. The team has expanded its mandate from onshore wind projects to other energy infrastructure projects, including transmission line, offshore wind, and low carbon fuels (hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects). In this role, our team provides technical consulting and independent engineering services for energy infrastructure project developers, financial institutions, and investors who rely upon our reports as part of their investment decision making process. The Project Manager will be responsible for organizing the technical due diligence review process to support the finance and construction of wind and infrastructure projects in North America; communicating and resolving technical issues with clients and lenders/investors; and occasionally travelling to project sites in all parts of the country to perform ongoing site inspections related to construction progress on infrastructure and wind equipment installation, which could be including inspection of wind turbines up-tower.

This role is based at our DNV office in 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.

Other DNV office locations may also be considered like Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Irvine, CA; San Diego, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Detroit, MI; Medford, MA; Chalfont, PA; Oak Brook, IL; Phoenix, AZ; New York, NY etc.

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You'll Do

• Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, turbine technology, permitting, etc.)
• Performing portions of the due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews.
• Coordinating input from technical specialists and writing of the due diligence reports.
• Discussing and resolving technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists as necessary.
• Developing and winning proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work.
• Coordinating construction monitoring by DNV, including performing site inspections.
• Prioritizing QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment.
• Supporting customers through the financial closings of projects.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the Energy Infrastructure IE team, including tools/process refinement, and lessons learned initiatives.

• 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 $110,000 - $155,000 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.

For more information

https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, science, or related energy field from an accredited 4-year university
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in engineering/construction/project management, plus 1 year experience in the energy industry; or 2 years' experience performing technical or financial reviews within the renewable energy industry.
• Familiarity with energy industry technology (turbines, balance of plant, etc) and contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts); understanding of budgets and financial models.
• Project management and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines and to establish and maintain good relations with clients.
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 20% of the time
• Able to sit for long periods of time, when working in office; but also could include site visits and walk over rough or slippery terrain as experienced on heavy construction sites.
• 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.
• Solution-oriented thinking skills - identifying technical risks and formulating solutions or mitigations that allow development and financing/investment to proceed
• Displaying high integrity and honesty - clients rely on DNV's independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair review of a project.
• Fluent in MS Office products.
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must have a valid drivers license

What is Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field
• Some concentration of experience in at least one of the following: wind industry construction and operating contracts, wind project construction, operations/asset management, wind project design/development, turbine technology, or power marketing/offtake contracting.
• Experience specifically working with utility owners/purchasers of wind projects.
  

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

---