Principal Civil/Hydrologic Engineer

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have all seen the news: the time to mitigate the climate crisis is now. Come join a team focused on the energy transition to do just that.
Our Civil Engineering team is growing, and we are looking for you. Our team is comprised of highly skilled civil hydrologic, structural, and geotechnical engineers, consulting to the world s largest stakeholders for solar, wind, and battery storage energy projects. We are seeking a Principal Civil/Hydrologic Engineer who is ready to grow and develop while supporting our US and Canadian team.
The engineer in this position will be exposed to the broadest cross-section of solar, storage and wind projects of any renewables company in the world supporting a wide breath of civil engineering projects by providing civil, owners and independent engineering consulting services for the renewable industry. Our team is charged with ensuring civil works of solar, infrastructure and wind are consistent with current standards and prepared to operate well into the future of the renewable energy industry. We help Customers mitigate risk and act as a keystone in helping some of the largest, most technically complex renewable energy projects develop successfully.
By joining our team at DNV, you will be part of championing the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to positively impact society and the planet. We achieve our purpose through long-term success of our customers. We strive to be a high-performing, innovative team which reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

WHAT YOU LL DO

• Mentoring of team members and providing or developing training material for new services
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration for Independent Engineering, Owner s Engineering, and Merger & Acquisition services
• Support the preliminary designs of solar and wind Projects (up to approximately 30% design); from siting to preliminary design, to EPC bid handling
• Review civil design drawings and studies for solar and wind energy project s civil infrastructure, to support project financing or owner due diligence processes
• Evaluate root cause analyses from flooding and erosion of solar and wind energy projects
• Observation and documentation of solar and wind energy project construction
• Evaluate innovative design concepts for solar and wind energy project site design
• Support business development activities, through engaging in authentic, expertise-driven discussions with DNV s 25+ key accounts and over 100+ renewable energy customers in North America. Work to collaboratively identify opportunities across multiple renewable energy types to offer value-added services to customers
• Construction monitoring site visits, construction QA/QC documentation review
• Proposal preparation for civil work scope for wind and solar services
• Project management of small to large projects
• Work with a geographically diverse team, within North America and internationally
• Prioritize QHSSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment
• Embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career with one of the industry s leading consultancies and make a few friends along the way