Project Manager - Energy Storage

Do you want to be part of the world’s leading energy consulting firm?
Are you committed to address climate change and positively impact society and the world?
Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and thrive in a dynamic and respectful environment?

Then you may find the Project Manager in our Energy Storage Advisory Team position to be a great fit for you!

The energy storage markets are growing faster than anyone has predicted; at DNV GL we are committed to supporting this growth with the best data, advice, and expertise on the planet!

The DNV GL Energy Storage Advisory group is seeking a Project Manager to join our Energy Storage Engineering (ESE) team. DNV GL is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant, and DNV GL’s ESE team holds a substantial market position for independent engineering services to support financing and construction of stand-alone, solar + storage, and hybrid 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 energy storage and solar + storage project developers, financial institutions, and investors who rely upon our reports as part of their investment decision making process. The Project Manager will be responsible for organizing the technical due diligence review process to support the finance and construction of stand-alone storage and solar + storage projects in North America; communicating and resolving technical issues with clients and lenders/investors; and travelling to project sites in all parts of the country to perform ongoing site inspections plants.

This position is based out of our Toronto, ON office. Remote locations in Canada may also be considered.

Tasks May Include

• Prioritizing QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment.
• Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology experts, permitting, battery safety, etc.).
• Performing portions of the due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews.
• Coordinating input from technical specialists and writing of the due diligence reports.
• Discussing and resolving technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists as necessary.
• Developing and winning proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work.
• Coordinating construction monitoring by DNV GL, including performing site visits.
• Supporting customers through the financial closings of projects.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the ESE team, including leading tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related energy field. Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the renewable energy industry including minimum 1 year in batteries, energy storage, and/or solar + storage in the context of engineering, estimation, construction, development, origination, consulting, or project management
• Familiarity with renewable energy industry technology (batteries, inverters, mounting system, balance of system, etc.) and contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts); understanding of budgets and financial models
• Project management and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines and to establish and maintain good relations with clients
• Some concentration of experience in at least one of the following: independent engineering & project finance, storage or hybrid renewable project construction, operations/asset management, project design/development, module/inverter technology, offtake contracting, or energy storage technology and implementation. Having additional experience in the wind industry or other renewables may be advantageous
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 20% of the time. (Note: travel expectations are significantly curtailed during the COVID-19 pandemic).
• Solution-oriented thinking skills – identifying technical risks and formulating solutions or work-arounds that allow development and financing/investment to proceed
• Displaying high integrity and honesty – clients rely on DNV GL’s independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair review of a project
• Fluent in MS Office products
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails, and to clearly communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• We conduct pre-employment screening.

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

Opportunities Beyond Business

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. DNV GL offers a congenial working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package.

DNV GL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

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DNV GL is a global quality assurance and risk management company. Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, we enable our customers to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. Operating in more than 100 countries, our professionals are dedicated to helping customers in the maritime, oil & gas, power and renewables and other industries to make the world safer, smarter and greener.

DNV GL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!