Senior Owner’s Engineering Project Lead

DNV Group; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and dental plans

Vision benefits

FSA / Dependent Care / HSA

Talkspace virtual care

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability benefits

Education reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Volunteer and community programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Senior Project Manager-Owner’s Engineering to lead complex renewable energy projects across solar, storage, wind and emerging technologies. The role involves coordinating engineers, permits, and procurement to deliver from development through construction and commissioning.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding decision-making, managing risk, and delivering value while growing long-term customer relationships. A hybrid work model is available in multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 5–7 years in renewable energy project development/delivery across development, engineering, procurement, construction or operations.
• Strong understanding of interfaces among development, permitting, interconnection, procurement, construction and commercial aspects.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; willing to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead renewable energy and infrastructure projects from development through commissioning and operations.
• Act as trusted advisor, balancing technical, commercial and regulatory aspects for customers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external teams to deliver clear, actionable guidance.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, client communications, and quality across projects.
• Shape proposals and new work by translating client needs into technical approaches.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Renewable energy knowledge

Risk assessment

Client advisory

Team leadership

English communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

DNV is seeking a Senior Project Manager-Owner’s Engineering to lead complex renewable energy projects across solar, storage, wind and emerging technologies. The role involves coordinating engineers, permits, and procurement to deliver from development through construction and commissioning.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding decision-making, managing risk, and delivering value while growing long-term customer relationships. A hybrid work model is available in multiple U.S.