Project Manager -Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage)
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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 navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry.
About the Role
DNV Energy Systems is hiring a Project Manager for Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage). In this role, 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, working with the biggest developers and financiers in the space with cutting-edge technology.
The primary functions of this role include supporting major customer accounts, performing project due diligence, managing projects, contributing to process improvements, sharing knowledge, obtaining and receiving feedback, and some business development, including developing proposals. By joining our team, you will be part of accelerating the widespread deployment of solar energy and energy storage systems, positively impacting society and the planet.
This role can be based out of a DNV office in the following markets: Oakland (CA), San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), New York City (NY), Medford (MA), or Dallas (TX), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will spend at least three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Support major customer accounts
- Perform project due diligence
- Manage projects and balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Contribute to process improvements and share knowledge
- Obtain and receive feedback
- Engage in business development, including developing proposals
- Write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails
- Communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or other related field (required)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the solar industry
- Deft project and time management skills
- Solution-oriented thinking skills and high integrity
- Understanding of energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.)
- Understanding of distributed generation, community solar, and/or residential solar project development, construction, operations, or financing
- Supportive, resilient, flexible, and proactive team member, eager to work in a collaborative environment
- Proven Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) mindset and demonstrated behavior-based safety mentality
- Digitally curious mindset with knowledge in AI, automation, and digital tools
- Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement activities
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Master’s degree
- Concentration of experience in at least one of the following: 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 function
- Familiarity with distributed energy resources (DERs), community solar programs, and residential solar business models
- Exposure to contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset management contracts)
- Familiarity with budgets and financial models
- Working knowledge of PVsyst and solar energy assessment
- Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred)
- Working knowledge of energy storage systems, including technology, components, and primary use cases
- Project management designation or experience
Benefits
- 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, 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
Pay
For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000.
Schedule
Dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will spend at least three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.