Project Manager -Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage)

About the Company

We are an independent expert in assurance and risk management, driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our Energy Systems division helps customers navigate the transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using increasingly digital solutions. DNV is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant, and our Solar team holds a substantial market position for independent engineering services supporting the financing and construction of solar and solar + storage projects in North America.

About the Role

As a Project Manager – Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage), you will work on a variety of distributed generation, community solar, commercial & industrial (C&I), residential solar, and solar + storage projects throughout North America. You will be exposed to the entire project life cycle, collaborating with major developers, financiers, and cutting‑edge technology providers.

Responsibilities

• Support major customer accounts and perform project due diligence.
• Manage solar and storage projects from inception through delivery.
• Contribute to process improvements and share knowledge across the team.
• Obtain and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
• Engage in business development activities, including proposal development.
• Provide technical consulting and independent engineering services for developers, financial institutions, and investors.
• Collaborate with industry experts to continuously improve service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the solar industry.
• Strong project and time‑management skills; ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Solution‑oriented thinking and high integrity.
• Understanding of energy‑industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.).
• Knowledge of distributed generation, community solar, and/or residential solar project development, construction, operations, or financing.
• Supportive, resilient, flexible, and proactive team player.
• Proven Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) mindset with behavior‑based safety experience.
• Digitally curious mindset; familiarity with AI, automation, digital tools, and continuous‑improvement activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce clear technical reports, presentations, and emails.
• Ability to undergo pre‑employment background and drug screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Specialized experience in one or more of the following: solar construction and operating contracts, project construction, operations/asset management, project design/development, module/inverter technology, energy assessment, power marketing/offtake contracting, energy storage technology and implementation, market research/policy, or independent engineering.
• Familiarity with distributed energy resources (DERs), community solar programs, and residential solar business models.
• Exposure to construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset‑management contracts.
• Experience with budgets and financial models.
• Working knowledge of PVsyst and solar energy assessment tools.
• Understanding of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred).
• Knowledge of energy storage systems, their components, and primary use cases.
• Project management designation or relevant experience.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days).
• Multiple medical and dental benefit plans, plus vision benefits.
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, 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 the Impact Program.
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

For positions in California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland, the starting pay range is $90,000 – $140,000. Compensation is influenced by factors such as skill set, experience level, and location.

Schedule

This role offers a dynamic hybrid schedule. Employees work at least three (3) days per week from a DNV office or client location/site. The position can be based in Oakland (CA), San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), New York City (NY), Medford (MA), Dallas (TX), or other DNV offices within the United States.