Offshore Wind Project Engineer/Consultant

Local Unit & Position Description

The offshore wind industry in Brazil and Latin America is expanding rapidly! Are you passionate about ensuring the safe, sustainable implementation of offshore wind? DNV Energy Systems division is seeking an Offshore Wind Project Engineer - Consultant that demonstrate the consulting skills, enthusiasm, and curiosity to engage on the most exciting offshore wind projects in Brasil and Latin America.

This role is to enhance capabilities and increase resources of our Project Engineering and Due Diligence (PE&DD) team in Brazil, which delivers a variety of technical assessments, studies, market reviews, and strategic engagements to support our offshore wind industry customers. These include quick turn-around site and market assessments relative to decision-making support and feasibility, as well as long-term, multi-phase project and developer advisory services. We focus on Technical Due Diligences (TDD) for project financing and M&A processes, and Owner’s Engineering and Construction Monitoring services for wind energy projects. In this capacity we support both established offshore wind developers, newcomers to the market, industry stakeholders and agencies, as well as financial and equity investors.

The role is permanent and initially ideally based in Porto Alegre, with options to work from other DNV offices in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) or Latin America later on. The successful applicant will have a primary focus on the Brasil wind market but will be working closely in collaboration with our Latin America team and colleagues around the globe to provide energy consulting services. Dependent on your background and interests your tasks will not only be limited to offshore wind energy, but could involve other renewables such as onshore wind, solar, hydrogen, and integrated energy systems as well.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic about renewables and will be able to contribute to the team from an early stage. Typically, team members work in multiple projects over the course of the year and in several countries.

Why you should work for us?
At DNV, we value a technical career as much as a management career. You will have unparalleled opportunities to influence the industry as a highly specialized engineer, with freedom to explore other commercial and people management opportunities, or remain highly technical. Within DNV’s Renewables Advisory group, organizational culture, and more specifically 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:
The responsibilities will be aligned with the applicant’s prior experience and work preferences and may include:
* Provide our customers with technical advice related to planning and development of wind farm concepts and projects
* Discuss and resolve technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors and support customers through the financial closings of projects and through the construction phase (TDD services). NOTE: Detailed experience in one or several specific technical aspects of a TDD will be valued (e.g. civil or electrical design, contract negotiations, regulatory aspects related to interconnection or PPAs, etc.).
* Review construction contracts, supply contracts, contracting strategies and project procurement plans
* Owner’s and/or Lender’s Engineer (also known as Independent Engineer) during pre-construction and construction phase of the projects
* Perform market studies, legislation and regulation reviews and assessments, cost studies and technical assessments
* Customer contact and project management, including managing complex, technical projects from inception through to completion, coordinating a team of specialists (local and international) to provide top level technical advisory and high quality deliverables to our customers.
* Follow market trends, discuss service offerings with customers, win new commercial or research projects
* Support or attend conference participation to represent services and capabilities to customers and stakeholders of the industry sector
* Support a dedicated business development team with market access, domain knowledge and customer contacts in the acquisition as well as after sales process.

Position Qualifications

What is Required:
* Bachelor’s Degree required. Bachelor's in Engineering preferred.
* 1-2 years of previous Offshore Wind experience or otherwise 3 years of general experience, within the renewable energy industry or renewable energy taught course modules required
* Understanding of enforceable norms and regulations within the renewable industry
* Knowledge of general energy market and, in particular, about renewable energy market in the Brazil market and for Offshore Wind. Experience in energy markets of other LatAm countries (particularly Chile and Mexico) will be appreciated.
* Experience in development, design, review and/or supervision of renewable projects: including technology, civil and electrical infrastructure works and/or grid interconnection. Experience in other kind of energy projects would be also valuable.
* Excellent English and Portuguese language skills (both in writing and speaking) required. Spanish knowledge appreciated.
* Proficient in the most popular computer programs.
* Ability to work independently, be a self–starter, energetic.
* Structured and service –minded approach, always focusing on delivering high quality results.
*Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, domestic and international.
*Ability to work under pressure and manage several on–going projects.
*Ability to complete small projects or portions of large projects on time and within budget.
*Ability to thrive in an international and often hectic environment – lives the DNV values.
*Business and customer oriented.
We conduct pre-employment background screening.

Experience in offshore wind within any of the areas below will be valued:
* Cable engineering and design, including experience with dynamic subsea cable
* Mooring system design, engineering or installation
* Fixed-bottom substructure design for offshore wind
* Floating substation or floating structures, all types
* Offshore wind engineering, supply, and construction contract negotiation, procurement or review
* Development of offshore wind construction schedules
* Vessel and port logistics planning
* O&M and decommissioning planning for offshore wind projects
* Feasibility and project qualification activities, including pre-feasibility and auction preparation

WE OFFER: 
* A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
* Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
* Attractive total compensation package
* International working environment
* Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
* Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
* A motivated and cooperative international team with acknowledged experts
* Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 12 000 employees around to world.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV 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 complex, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV 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!