Practice Leader, Residential Solar Independent Engineering

Do you want to drive both the commercial and technical success of a key service segment for the world’s leading renewable energy consulting firm?

We’re looking for a fantastic person to join us in leading a variety of solar projects throughout the US and Canada.  You will be involved in tens of thousands of rooftop systems per portfolio, work with the biggest developers and financiers in the space and be exposed to cutting edge technology. The primary functions of this position include the execution of business development activities to maintain our customer relationships and grow our residential Solar IE practice. Additionally, the focus includes advancing our technical methods and capabilities, including industry-facing thought leadership, as well as leading a team of technical project managers, performing and supporting project due diligence.

By joining our team at DNV, you will be part of accelerating the widespread deployment of solar energy 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. 

DNV’s Solar team holds a substantial market position for due diligence services to support the financing and construction of solar projects, 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. 

This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Chalfont (PA), New York City (NY), Medford (MA) or Dallas (TX), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US.

What You’ll Do

• Leading customer relationships and driving financial performance through development of sales pipeline and delivery of technical due diligence work
• Advancing thought leadership and innovation initiatives, focusing on technology, financing, operations, and data analytics issues
• Leading a small team of project managers, providing technical oversight, guidance, and approvals through the financial closing of projects
• Coordinating and executing the technical review process for commercial projects with inputs from internal discipline subject matter experts
• Using DNV’s python-based energy forecasting tool and tuning forecasting inputs appropriately
• Performing portions of the due diligence reviews, including energy operational energy assessments and energy forecasts, lease and PPA contracts, O&M strategy evaluations, and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews
• Facilitating team personal and career development via coaching, annual review process, and training 
• Prioritizing QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment 
• Participating in due diligence activities for utility-scale and C&I/community scale solar projects as a capable project manager supporting the broader solar Independent Engineering team as needed

• 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
• 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
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company 
• Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election** 

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: “DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washin