Project Manager -Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage)

DNV; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems in Calgary, Canada, is seeking a Project Manager for Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage). You will oversee distributed generation and solar storage projects across North America, coordinating with developers, lenders, and internal specialists to deliver due diligence and engineering services.

You will lead technical reviews, manage project life cycles, and contribute to proposals and business development.

Qualifications

• Strong project management capabilities across complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication with customers, lenders and internal teams.
• Experience with due diligence reviews and financial models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists and compile due diligence reports.
• Manage overall project activities and maintain strong customer communication as primary contact for due diligence engagements.
• Lead portions of due diligence reviews including contract and financial model assessments.
• Develop and win proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work.
• Coordinate construction monitoring and site visits.
• Support customers through financial closings of projects.
• Drive process improvement, digitization, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Energy Systems

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 help with the advancement of renewable energy?

Do you enjoy leading projects, helping customers, solving complex problems, making a meaningful impact accelerating the energy transition away from fossil fuels, all while experiencing the satisfaction of delivering impactful projects from start to finish?

DNV Energy Systems is hiring a Project Manager Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage) within our team. In this role, you will work on a variety of distributed generation, community solar, commercial & industrial (C&I), residential solar and solar + storage projects throughout North America. You will be exposed to the entire project life cycle, working with the biggest developers and financiers in the space with cutting edge technology.

The primary functions of this role include supporting major customer accounts, performing project due diligence, managing projects, contributing to process improvements, sharing knowledge, obtaining and receiving feedback, and a bit of business development including developing proposals.

By joining our team, you will be part of accelerating the widespread deployment of solar energy, energy storage systems, and positively impacting society and the planet. We achieve our purpose through the long-term success of our customers. We strive to be a high-performing, innovative team that reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. We care about providing our employees with fulfilling long-term experience. We are proud supporters of our ever-growing community of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

DNV is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant. DNV’s Solar team holds a substantial market position for independent engineering services to support the financing and construction of solar and solar + storage projects in North America, and our staff are viewed as experts and thought leaders in the industry. In this role, our team provides technical consulting and independent engineering services for solar project developers, financial institutions, and investors who rely on our reports as part of their investment decision making process.

Why Join Our Team

Our team combines technical rigor with a collaborative and supportive culture. We believe the best solutions come from people who are curious, willing to learn, eager to share knowledge, and passionate about helping customers succeed. You'll work alongside industry experts who challenge each other to grow, innovate, and continuously improve how we serve the renewable energy industry.

We value individuals who bring not only strong technical and project management skills, but also a growth mindset, a customer-first attitude, and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing and inclusive team.

We are looking for individuals who embody DNV's values and are excited to contribute to a culture built on customer trust, teamwork, continuous improvement, digital curiosity, and the shared mission of accelerating the energy transition.

This role can be based out of a DNV office in the following markets: Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, Calgary, QC presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will at least 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

• Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, and permitting teams, and synthesizing and writing due diligence reports
• Perform overall project management activities and ensure excellent customer communication as the key point of contact for the execution of due diligence engagements
• Perform portions of due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines, as well as other reviews and analysis within your expertise
• Discuss and resolve technical issues with project developers, lenders, and investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists
• Develop and win proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work
• Coordinate or perform DNV construction monitoring and site visit activities
• Support customers through the financial closings of projects
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts including leading tool development, process refinement, digitization efforts, and lessons learned activities
• Advance team and industry thought leadership
• Support our mission and vision and have fun while you do it