Project Manager, Solar Independent Engineering

Local Unit & Position Description
Do you want to help the advancement of renewable energy?
By joining our team, you will be part of accelerating the widespread deployment of solar energy, energy storage systems, and positively impacting society and the planet. We achieve our purpose through the long-term success of our customers. We strive to be a high-performing, innovative team that reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.
In Project Manager, Solar Independent Engineering role, you will work on a variety of solar and solar + storage projects throughout North America. You will be exposed to the entire project 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, performing project due diligence, managing projects, contributing to process improvements, sharing knowledge, obtaining and receiving feedback, and a bit of business development including developing proposals. Our teams work across all scales of projects, and depending on your experience and interest, you would focus on residential, distributed generation, or utility scale systems.
DNV is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant. DNV’s Solar team holds a substantial market position for independent engineering services to support the financing and construction of solar and solar + storage projects in North America, and our staff are viewed as experts and thought leaders in the industry. In this role, our team provides technical consulting and independent engineering services for solar project developers, financial institutions, and investors who rely on our reports as part of their investment decision making process.
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 Canada, we have offices in major Canadian cities should you prefer to work in person, including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
What You’ll Do

• Coordinate or perform DNV construction monitoring and site visit activities
• Develop and win proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work
• Support our mission and vision and having fun while you do it
• Perform overall project management activities and ensuring excellent customer communication as the key point of contact for the execution of due diligence engagements
• Support customers through the financial closings of projects
• Advance team and industry thought leadership
• Perform portions of due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines, as well as other reviews and analysis within your expertise
• Discuss and resolve technical issues with project developers, lenders, and investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists
• Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, and permitting teams, and synthesizing and writing due diligence reports
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts including leading tool development, process refinement, digitization efforts, and lessons learned activities

Position Qualifications
What is Required

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and deft project and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Solution oriented thinking skills and high integrity
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, business, energy, or other related field is required
• Supportive and proactive team member, eager to work in a collaborative environment
• Fluent in MS Office
• Proven HSE mindset and demonstrated behavior-based safety mentality
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the solar industry
• Understanding of energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.)
• We conduct pre-employment background screenings

What Is Preferred

• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**
• Some 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 in the independent engineering function Exposure to contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset management contracts)
• Familiarity with energy storage systems
• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with budgets and financial models
• Project management designation or experience
• Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of PVsyst and solar energy assessment

What We Offer

• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**
• Employee and Family Assistance Program with counseling, coaching, and support options
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick, and Disability)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plan
• Group retirement plan with company match
• Education reimbursement program
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities

How We Do It
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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.
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Company & Business Area Description
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.