Senior Engineer Solar – Independent Engineering Services

Local Unit & Position Description

Do you want to join the world's leading energy consulting firm? Are you committed to addressing climate change? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and thrive in a dynamic and respectful environment?

If you have those ambitions DNV has a spot for you. Our Energy Systems Business Unit in SEMELA (Southern Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Latin America) is looking for a Solar Senior Engineer**,** passionate about creating safer, better, and more sustainable world.

At DNV you will find highly competent people that truly believe that through our engagement we help protect people and environment. We work together in global and inclusive teams where diversity is not only a priority but an encouraged way of working. We embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. We look forward to working with you, the type of person that is determined to make a difference. If you are a solution-oriented mindset, proactive personality, and team-player attitude, we want to have you in our team.

We support utilities, regulators, developers, owners and lenders with feasibility studies, technical due diligence, conceptual design & procurement support, and independent technical advisory services.

In this role you will have a dual responsibility, focusing on both helping with the delivery of Independent Engineering related projects and working with a group of experts within our Region for developing internal procedures and tools related to Technical Due Diligence processes.

Most of the work will be desk based, but (international) travel for site and customer visits will be required at times (estimated at 5% to 20% of your time, depending on the projects you are involved in).

This position would be based on our Porto Alegre or Rio de Janeiro office in Brazil.

Main duties will include but are not limited to:

•                     Execute or manage Solar and Storage related advisory projects, with special focus on Technical Due Diligences processes which will include system electrical design review, main equipment review, project contracts review and financial model review.

•                     As Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will coordinate and manage internal resources for the execution of projects and ensure that projects are delivered on-time and within budget, as well as meeting Customers’ expectations in terms of quality.

•                     Extend your external network and identify, drive and facilitate sales and market led opportunities for Solar and Storage e.g. generating leads, quality proposals and closing deals in cooperation with the Market Area Managers and Latam Team Lead.

•                     Build an internal network to gain and share knowledge and opportunities.

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• 5+ years’ experience in the solar energy sector.
• Local and International experience on engineering and consultancy services for solar PV projects.
• Experience in technical due diligence processes which may include but is not limited to: site assessment, system design, energy estimates, equipment selection, contracts review and project finance.
• Experience must also include a working knowledge of solar PV related regulations, codes and standards.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic team player - co-operates will with others, shares knowledge, experience and information, and supports others in pursuit of team goals
• Delivery and Results - completes tasks in accordance with expectations and schedule and with strong attention to details, understanding task urgency; able to juggle and manage conflicting work priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Drives ideas to implementation and execution in a timely manner, is willing to periodically work longer hours when the situation demands it
• Analysis and judgement - quickly understands and analyses problems & complex issues, provides sound and rational judgements. Demonstrates methodical and systematic approach, plans ahead and prioritises tasks effectively
• Networking - builds good personal and professional relationships. Experience of building long-term client relationships
• Work ethic - identifies with the Company’s principles, vision and values
• Communicates and influences in a clear, open, active and honest manner (verbal and written) and seeks understanding of other views
• Proven ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English
• Good IT skills, and experienced in using MS Office suite packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates continuous improvement

Desirable qualifications include:

• Project development or EPC experience with renewables (especially solar)

• Familiarity with PVsyst as well as other energy simulation software

• Understanding on Project Construction, Commissioning Procedures and Acceptance Tests and Conditions. Familiar with typical equipment for site inspections (thermographic cameras, I-V curve tracers, Electroluminescence, …)

• Experience analysing PV projects under operation, through data analytics and on-site inspections.

• Environmental, administrative and grid authorization and permitting processes in Brazil

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!