Project Engineer – Renewable Energy

DNV

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Medical and dental plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability benefits

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Project Engineer to drive on-site SCADA and PPC projects for renewable energy sites. You will work in a matrix organization, translating project descriptions into executable diagrams and hardware configurations.

You will join a global team, improving efficiency, delivering high‑quality results, and traveling to sites as needed to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (required).
At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, or BESS).
Knowledge of industrial protocols like MODBUS or similar.
Ability to create single line diagrams (AutoCAD).
Excellent planning and organizational skills for multi‑project handling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (and Spanish).
Pre‑employment drug and background screening is required.

Responsibilities

Analyze PV and wind projects to monitor variables.
Create single line diagrams for SCADA hardware.
Collaborate to meet delivery schedules and assist group activities.
Support SCADA system commissioning, including up to 50% site travel.
Configure software to maximize data value.
Prepare technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

English & Spanish fluency

Strong written & verbal communication

Excellent planning & organizational

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MODBUS knowledge

Linux

Networking

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 Us

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About The Role

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, is at the heart of the global energy transformation. We use data-driven digital solutions to optimize the performance of renewable energy installations around the world. Our work contributes to a more diverse, more sustainable global energy mix.

Are you ready to be part of a growing team and drive technical project execution of our On-Site Solutions for renewable energy? Would you like to work in a collaborative, global, and dynamic environment while supporting companies in accelerating their energy transition? If so, seize this opportunity to make a real impact.

What to expect? As a Project Engineer , you will work in a project matrix organization to implement SCADA and PPC in renewable energy sites.

What You Will Do

Analyzing photovoltaic and wind projects to monitor all the variables needed
Generating single line diagrams of the cabinets including the hardware for the SCADA solution to be deployed, given the project descriptions and Project Manager Indications
Collaborating with colleagues to reach the schedules for deliveries, and providing assistance with general group activities
Supporting the commissioning of SCADA systems, including travel for on-site plant visits. You can expect to spend up to 50% of your time at renewable energy sites.
Configuration of the software to get the best value of the data
Technical report writing, critical reviewing, and professional presentation to clients

You will join our On-site Solutions team of Project Engineers and Project Managers. Our commitment is to successfully deliver On-site Solutions (SCADA and PPC) projects, while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget constraints. This involves a comprehensive approach that not only prioritizes excellence but also emphasizes efficiency and performance to provide the optimum experience and highest quality to our customers. To achieve this, we actively create specific tools and automation processes, enabling us to deliver intelligently and uphold our position as industry leaders.

What we offer

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
401(k) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and Connecticut: “DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and Connecticut only, the starting pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000.

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What is required

To Thrive And Succeed, We Expect You To Have

Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Engineering
At least 3 years of hands-on experience providing engineering and technical advice to renewable energy projects within solar PV, wind and/or BESS
Knowledge about industrial communication protocols like MODBUS or other relevant
Ability to create single line diagrams (AutoCAD)
Excellent planning and organizational skills to navigate seamlessly through the demands of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills with the ability to craft clear and accurate reports and share technical concepts in concise manner
Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

And if you’ve got these in your back pocket, consider it a bonus:

Experience working with SCADA systems
Knowledge of Linux and networking
As a person, you demonstrate proactivity and infuse enthusiasm and self-motivation to learn and embrace challenges. You exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills, effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders. Overall, you have a collaborative spirit and team-oriented approach.

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

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