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

DNV; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Flexible hybrid schedule

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems is hiring a Project Manager Solar Independent Engineering (Distributed Generation, Residential & Storage) across North America. You’ll manage distributed generation, community solar, and solar+storage projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with developers, financiers, and engineers.

The role includes due diligence, project management, and occasional business development. A strong client-facing approach and a passion for accelerating renewable energy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, science, business, energy, or related field.
• Excellent project and time management skills; ability to balance multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; report writing and emails.

Responsibilities

• Support major customer accounts and perform project due diligence.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and share knowledge with the team.
• Develop proposals and assist in business development efforts.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

HSE mindset

Digitally curious

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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.

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

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 ourteam. 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.

Location and Schedule

This role can be based out of a DNV office in the following markets: Oakland (CA), San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), New York City (NY), Medford (MA), or Dallas (TX), 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.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the US.

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, 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

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 a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([e-mail]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: “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, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000.

About You

What Is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, energy, or other related field is required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the solar industry
• Deft project and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• Solution oriented thinking skills and high integrity
• Understanding of energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting systems/trackers, balance of system, etc.)
• Understanding of distributed generation, community solar, and/or residential solar project development, construction, operations, or financing.
• Supportive, resilient, flexible and proactive team member, eager to work in a collaborative environment
• Proven Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) mindset and demonstrated behavior-based safety mentality
• Possesses a digitally curious mindset and has knowledge in AI, automation and digital tools, with demonstrated experience in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails, and to clearly communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• We conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings

What Is Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Some concentration of experience in at least one of the following: solar industry construction and operating contracts, solar project construction, operations/asset management, solar project design/development, module/inverter technology, energy assessment, power marketing/offtake contracting, energy storage technology and implementation, market research/policy, or in the independent engineering function
• Familiarity with distributed energy resources (DERs), community solar programs, and residential solar business models is a plus.
• Exposure to contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, subscription, and/or asset management contracts)
• Familiarity with budgets and financial models
• Working knowledge of PVsyst and solar energy assessment
• Working knowledge of the solar project financing process (direct experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of energy storage systems, including technology, components, and primary use cases
• Project management designation or experience
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position