Solutions Engineer - Energy Forecasts Products

DNV; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Scheme with employer pension 9

Gym allowance

Eye tests and glasses

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

DNV is hiring a Solutions Specialist for the Green Data Products Solutions team to design, implement, and maintain custom weather and energy forecasting solutions for customers. You will build strong relationships with customers and act as a trusted advisor to identify opportunities to extend value from Green Data Products, accelerating the energy transition.

The role requires translating customer needs into technical requirements, collaborating with data scientists and engineers, and delivering

Qualifications

• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers on customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to deliver technical product demonstrations and presentations, identifying and advising potential customers whose requirements may benefit from custom solutions.
• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and design, cost, and propose solutions that address those requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to the sales team on technical and industry-related concepts.
• Represent DNV at conferences and other industry or scientific events, including speaking engagements where appropriate.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and prospects, helping them maximize the value of their solutions.
• Support the Customer Success and Sales teams by troubleshooting technical issues, helping resolve customer challenges, and providing feedback to the Product Director and product team on potential product improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for products and solutions, ensuring clarity, usability, and alignment with established best practices.
• Stay up to date with product developments and industry trends, sharing relevant insights and recommendations with customers.
• Monitor, test, and validate solutions to ensure they meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Skills

Customer-facing role

Weather forecasting

Python programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Meteorology/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python

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

We’re looking for a Solutions Specialist to join the Green Data Products Solutions team to help design, implement, and maintain custom solutions for our customers. You are a customer-focused domain expert in weather and energy forecasting, capable of building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to customers. In this role, you will identify and respond to opportunities to extend the value of our Green Data Products, helping customers address complex challenges as they accelerate the Energy Transition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to deliver technical product demonstrations and presentations, identifying and advising potential customers whose requirements may benefit from custom solutions.
• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and design, cost, and propose solutions that address those requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to the sales team on technical and industry-related concepts.
• Represent DNV at conferences and other industry or scientific events, including speaking engagements where appropriate.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and prospects, helping them maximize the value of their solutions.
• Support the Customer Success and Sales teams by troubleshooting technical issues, helping resolve customer challenges, and providing feedback to the Product Director and product team on potential product improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for products and solutions, ensuring clarity, usability, and alignment with established best practices.
• Stay up to date with product developments and industry trends, sharing relevant insights and recommendations with customers.
• Monitor, test, and validate solutions to ensure they meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Location:

We are open to considering candidates based in any DNV office location across Europe. The successful candidate may work from any European DNV office, subject to local employment conditions and business requirements. #hybrid

What we offer

• Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme.
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options.
• Wellbeing benefits: (incl. Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu. Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices.
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About You

We are looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of weather and energy forecasting products and the ability to translate customer needs into realistic technical requirements and solutions.
• Build trusted customer relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for additional products and solutions through customer engagement and analysis of relevant sales and business data.
• Collaborate effectively with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver customer solutions, including coordinating project activities when required.
• Work successfully across teams and functions, sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices.
• Monitor solutions after implementation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance reliability, performance, and customer value.
• Adapt to changing priorities and project requirements while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
• Take initiative in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges.
• Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and commitment to developing technical, industry, and communication skills.
• Manage tasks effectively, delivering solutions within agreed timelines and budget expectations.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Meteorology, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in weather and energy forecasting, including solar forecasting; experience with wind forecasting is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in scientific computing, with strong programming skills in Python or a similar language.

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.