Energy Storage Independent Engineering Project Manager

at  DNV

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.
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.

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.
DNV Energy Systems business area is making exciting investments in energy storage and the Energy Storage team is growing to match customer demand. We are seeking a qualified Project Manager (PM) to join the Independent Engineering (IE) team within the Energy Storage Engineering (ESE) section to be focused on energy storage and hybrid (renewable plus storage) systems. You will be exposed to the entire storage project development life cycle, work with the biggest developers and financiers in the space with cutting edge technology. The primary functions of these positions 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 a bit of business development including developing proposals.
The IE team sits at the engineering nexus between energy storage technology and financing to support transactions that grow the market. While our clients 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 a fulfilling long-term experience. We are proud supporters of our ever-growing community of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We prioritize flexible work environments, including remote-first options and flexible work schedules. While working remote is common and supported from any location in the continental U.S., we have offices in several major U.S. cities should you prefer to work in person, including San Diego, Oakland, Chalfont, Portland, Seattle, Medford, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and New York City.

What Youll Do

• Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, 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 DNVs value and developing proposals in response to sole sourced requests or RFPs
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the ESE team, including tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities
• Performing portions of the due 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 with vague and incomplete information into well-informed, risk-mitigated conclusions
• Working with a diverse group of fun and talented people
• Collaborating with technical specialists to write and peer review due diligence reports
• Coordinating construction and operational monitoring by DNV, including performing site visits, reviewing construction documents, progress reports, schedules, budgets, change orders, and invoices to ensure the project is built as designed to meet performance expectations