Principal Engineer

Company: DNV GL
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 15, 2021

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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