Electrical Engineer

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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

Do you want to be part of the world’s leading renewable energy consulting firm, committed to facilitating a just energy transition and mitigating climate change?

Would you thrive as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team harnessing and developing our knowledge and expertise to deliver customer value through application of our experience and knowledge on renewable energy and energy transition projects?

DNV Energy’s Electrical Engineering team is growing rapidly. Our team is comprised of highly skilled electrical engineers performing owner’s engineering, preliminary design, interconnection services, technical due diligence for new construction and repowering, and construction monitoring for the solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) industries.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer – Solar and Storage to join our team. The Electrical Engineer’s skillset will both shape the direction and application of expertise to services, as well as complement a group of highly-skilled, Senior- and Principal level experts making a daily impact in the development, design and construction of projects. The Electrical Engineer, depending on skillsets and interest, will perform a wide variety of technical tasks applying experience and training in electrical power systems, electronics, controls and instrumentation in support of the design, development and construction of renewable energy projects.

Why should you work with us?

DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids offers a strong group mentality 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; endeavours 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.

DNV’s Engineers work closely with our customers to fundamentally understand their challenges and provide advisory and expertise to improve the performance, reliability and safety of utility scale projects. DNV provides comprehensive consultative sales training and connections to ensure that the engineer will have the opportunity to grow and apply their skillset widely across the industry.

The design engineer will primarily be executing on utility-scale solar and storage project consulting. Project development phases include conceptual, design, procurement/construction, and operational. Projects include a diverse mix of utility-scale solar and storage technologies, equipment manufacturers, and site locations.

Our Customers are primarily sophisticated developers, utilities, and EPCs developing solar and energy storage projects across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.

DNV’s Engineers work closely with our Customers to fundamentally understand their challenges and provide advisory and expertise to improve the performance, reliability and safety of utility scale projects. DNV provides comprehensive consultative sales training and connections to ensure that the engineer will have the opportunity to grow and apply their skillset widely across the industry.

This role is based at our DNV office, 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.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate solar and storage technologies with respect to project goals, including modules, DC components, inverters, racking, BESS containers, BESS balance of plant equipment, and medium voltage systems as an independent or owner’s engineer
• Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle; consider key project risks
• Review and incorporate electrical studies including ampacity studies, load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, grounding, arc flash
• Project management of complex projects; provide timely client communications; coordinate and supervise work by junior personnel, other company divisions, and subcontractors
• Support proposals including scope of services, schedule, budget, and documentation requirements Develop detailed design packages for utility-scale solar PV and storage systems that meet all contractual, code, and permitting requirements, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, and calculations
• Support site assessments and preparation of energy models in cooperation with internal DNV engineering teams

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
• 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/remote 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**

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.

DNV 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 ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston’s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal – Best Places to Work competition.

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About You

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university, EE or ME preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in solar or storage/BESS power system engineering
• North American working experience is required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or computer-based drafting
• Candidates need to have working experience with solar and/or storage power generation systems
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

• Knowledge of National Electric Code and other model codes
• Knowledge of industry best practices and technical standards
• Ability to work effectively in team environment
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse people, clients and co-workers.
• Flexibility and adaptability – issues and tasks may change quickly
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. 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, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000-$120,000USD