Project Manager, Wind Independent Engineering - Remote
Company: DNV
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Local Unit & Position DescriptionDo you want to be part of the
world's leading renewable energy consultant 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, inclusive, and respectful environment?Then you
may find the Project Manager in our Wind Independent Engineering
team position to be a great fit for you!DNV Energy Systems
\u2018Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Project Manager
to join our Wind Independent Engineering (IE) team. DNV is the
world's leading renewable energy consultant and DNV's Wind IE team
has held a dominant market position for independent engineering
services to support financing and construction of wind energy
projects in North America since the early 1980s. Our team are
viewed as experts and thought leaders in the industry. In this
role, our team provides technical consulting and independent
engineering services for wind 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 wind 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
related to construction progress on infrastructure and wind
equipment installation, including inspection of wind turbines
up-tower.This position will ideally be located within our major US
market, to include San Diego, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Medford,
Austin, Houston or Dallas. Remote locations may also be
considered.Why should you work for us?Because within DNV's
Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we
collectively influence the world for future generations matters
deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread
deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change
and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose
through the success of our customers; and strives to be
high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity,
respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.What You'll
Do
- Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among
internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering,
energy assessment, turbine technology, permitting, 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, including
performing site inspections
- Prioritizing QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe
execution and healthy work environment
- Supporting customers through the financial closings of
projects
- Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the Wind IE
team, including tools/process refinement, and lessons learned
initiativesPosition QualificationsWhat is Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, science or related
energy field from an accredited 4-year university
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working in
engineering/construction/project management, plus 1 year experience
in the wind industry; or 2 years' experience performing technical
or financial reviews within the wind industry
- Familiarity with energy industry technology (turbines, balance
of plant, 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
- Willingness and ability to travel, up to 20% of the time
- Able to sit for long periods of time, when working in office;
but also climb wind turbines with appropriate gear (approximately
100 meters up a vertical ladder in all climate conditions) and walk
over rough or slippery terrain as experienced on heavy construction
sites
- 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
- Solution-oriented thinking skills - identifying technical risks
and formulating solutions or mitigations that allow development and
financing/investment to proceed
- Displaying high integrity and honesty - clients rely on DNV's
independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair
review of a project
- Fluent in MS Office products
- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screeningWhat is
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field
- Some concentration of experience in at least one of the
following: wind industry construction and operating contracts, wind
project construction, operations/asset management, wind project
design/development, turbine technology, or power marketing/offtake
contracting
- Experience specifically working with utility owners/purchasers
of wind projectsHow We Do ItWe Care, We Dare, We ShareDNV 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.For more
information about your rights under the law, see:
-https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-posterRead
more here:Diversity at DNV Meet our EmployeesAbout DNVCareers in
DNVDNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity,
including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a
disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who
require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment
department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information
received relating to accommodations will be addressed
confidentially.What We Offer
- 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, Commuter Benefits,
company-seeded HSA
- Special programs - Employee Assistance Program, ID theft
protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and
your family
- 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
- Tuition assistance
- Consumer discounts and rewards
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
- Advancement opportunities**Benefits vary based on position,
tenure, location, and employee election**As required by the various
Pay Transparency laws, DNV provides a reasonable range of
compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado, California,
Washington, or New York. Actual compensation is influenced by a
wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level
of experience, and specific office location. For the states of
Colorado, California, Washington, and New York only, the range of
starting pay for this role is -$110,000 - $155,000.Company &
Business Area DescriptionDNV 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 complexes,
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.
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