Principal Engineer
Company: DNV GL
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Why should you work with us? Because within DNV GL,
organizational culture and 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.DNV GL's Energy Assessment Team is seeking a principal
engineer that would continue to develop new technical capabilities
and new methodologies to lead the improvements needed in the solar
industry.This position may be based in any of our Renewables
Advisory DNV GL North American offices; however candidates located
in or willing to relocate to the following places will be given
preference: Oakbrook, IL (Chicago); San Diego, CA; Oakland, CA.
Tasks May Include* Grow new opportunities and services: The
Principal Engineer will be responsible for helping maintain DNV
GL's leadership position on the forefront of offering our Customers
innovative services to understand the energy production estimates
for development assets, evaluating expected energy outputs and
assumptions during financing, and assessing performance during
project operations. To do this, you will be responsible for
remaining current on solar technology, developing new forms of
calculations and algorithms for predictive analysis and performance
analytics and sharing knowledge across multiple DNV GL teams and
competence areas.* Be a relationship-builder with our Customers: At
DNV GL, our Customers' success is paramount to everything we do. In
this role you will be expected to maintain a large base of industry
contacts at solar developers, operators, technology solution
providers, manufacturers and lenders. A routine part of your week
will be communicating with Customers to convey technical
information; professionally discuss Customer and other stakeholders
the methods, assumptions, and results; understand their needs and
provide options for ways in which DNV GL could support their
projects.* Ensure deliverable quality and methodology evolution: As
one of the Principal Engineers on the Solar Energy Assessment team
you will be engaged in writing complex and highly technical
reports, consulting with team members about appropriate assumptions
during technical analysis, and reviewing and approving energy
assessments and other technical reports. When quality issues do
arise, you will be engaged in root cause analyses and take
leadership in the subsequent process or behavior improvements to
prevent quality challenges in the future.* Facilitate and guide
thought leadership for the team: You will be responsible for
assisting the Director of Solar Energy Assessments with creating an
annual plan for conferences, white papers, peer-reviewed
submissions, and validation campaigns. Your participation will
range from giving professional talks and leading thought leadership
activities to helping coach and direct the team members engaged in
various aspects of analysis, writing, and speaking. You will also
be DNV GL's representative to many industry working groups, both
local and international, and support in the development and
deployment of efficiency tools and innovation ideas.* Train,
mentor, and inspire solar energy assessment staff: Work with DNV
GL's team of analysts to ensure that the latest technology and
methods are implemented; give internal presentations and trainings
on relevant solar technologies; assist in career growth and
development of junior staff by serving as a mentor; engage the team
in tasks to support thought leadership and conference preparation
activities such as helping you with presentation analysis and
content.Position QualificationsRequirements* Master's Degree in
relevant engineering, atmospheric science, or quantitative field. *
At least 12 years of professional experience in solar energy
assessment / solar modeling; Consulting experience added value;*
Expert knowledge and understanding of solar energy assessment
methodology and PVsyst, SAM, and other modeling software, including
Python. As part of this, the candidate must also have a robust
understanding of statistical analysis, proficiency in MS Excel and
R. * Advanced understanding of solar project development activities
and how due diligence and risk assessments influences overall
project success. * Proven record creating thought leadership, such
as published journal articles, conference presentations and
industry committee/working group participation.* Strong writing
skills, including the ability to present technical information
clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats, as well
as understand their audience and tune their communication styles to
suit varying degrees of technical and commercial understanding.*
Excellent at building and maintaining personal and professional
relationships, including a desire to coach and mentor junior staff
and interact routinely with Customers to build rapport and
credibility.* We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug
screen Preferred Skills * PHD. in relevant engineering, atmospheric
science, or quantitative field.* 5 yrs of solar energy assessment
consulting experience.* Experience using pvlib for solar
simulations in Python.* Proficient in reading and understanding
e.g. EPC, O&M, supply agreements contracts are a plus* 2+ years
of experience in reviewing operating plant data. Travel*
Willingness and ability to travel in North America, up to 25% of
the time to conferences, Customer meetings, and project sites
(international travel a possibility, but lower
likelihood).Opportunities Beyond BusinessOur 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. For more information about your rights
under the law, see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdfPlease
visit our website at www.dnvgl.comCompany & Business Area
DescriptionDNV 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.Equal Opportunity
StatementDNV 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!SDL2017
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