(Senior) Consultant Energy Storage

DNV; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health care programs

Flexible work-life balance

Mentoring & networks

Training programs

Global network

Job summary

DNV is expanding its Northern Europe Energy Storage team in Germany. We invite you to contribute to the energy transition by delivering multidisciplinary energy storage projects, from feasibility through operation, for developers, investors and suppliers across Europe.

As a Senior Consultant Energy Storage you will lead technical consultancy projects (65–75%), manage risk assessments, and drive business development in Germany and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrotechnical engineering or sustainable energy technology.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience with grid-scale Li-ion battery energy storage systems.
• Advanced project management skills and understanding of energy storage in transmission and distribution systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English and German.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute consultancy / engineering projects on battery energy storage systems (Germany focus).
• Independently drive business development in Germany.
• Manage projects in (inter-)national teams.
• Present DNV’s services at customer meetings and events.
• Support DNV's mission and vision and be part of the team.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Master's degree in electrotechnical engineering or sustainable energy technology

Job description

About The Role

Our Northern Europe Energy Storage team is expanding its presence in Germany. We invite you to make a difference in the energy transition and join the team in that exciting, fast‑growing market. We provide advisory services spanning the entire life cycle of grid‑scale BESS projects and systems, including feasibility studies, risk assessments and owner’s engineering. Clients are developers, investors, and suppliers. In this role, you will be a specialist, doer‑seller and project manager for the team’s battery energy storage activities. You will collaborate with our local and international energy storage colleagues as well as DNV colleagues in other areas of expertise, to set up and run energy storage projects, in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.

As our Senior Consultant Energy Storage, you will lead and work on multidisciplinary technical consultancy projects for most of your time (65‑75%). Technical topics include identifying risks and mitigating measures for BESS projects in development, technical advice during procurement / construction / operation, and/or safety and regulatory compliance. The remaining time you will be active on developing our energy storage business in Germany and beyond. You will monitor developments in energy storage market in Germany and abroad and support the team with making strategic choices and continuously improving our way of working.

Responsibilities

• Execute consultancy / engineering projects on battery energy storage systems (with a focus on Germany), which could include business case assessments, technical due diligence, owner’s engineering, safety / design reviews, and/or training.
• Independently drive business development with a focus on Germany, generate proposals, and build client relationships.
• Manage smaller and larger projects in (inter-)national teams.
• Present DNV’s services at customer meetings and events.
• Support DNV's mission and vision and have fun doing it!

Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package.
• Access to pension scheme, profit share and health care programs.
• Flexibility to fit your work with your lifestyle and achieve a good work/life balance.
• Becoming a part of an atmosphere of highly professional, engaged and knowledgeable people.
• Guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in networks.
• Competence development plans and training programs tailored to your needs.
• Being a part of a renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864, and a growing and diverse network with 130 nationalities in 100 countries.

About You

• Master's degree in electrotechnical engineering, sustainable energy technology, or similar.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience with grid-scale (Li-ion) battery energy storage systems/applications/regulations.
• Advanced project management skills and understanding of energy storage in transmission and distribution systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English and German.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Equal Employment 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.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.