Site Visit Inspector

DNV GL, USA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems seeks a Site Visit Inspector to observe, document, and report on wind, solar, storage, and thermal energy projects. The role combines field visits with in-office technical review, requiring strong communication and safety discipline.

You will conduct construction monitoring, QA/QC observations, and non-conformance reporting, while coordinating with engineers and project teams. A hybrid schedule may involve working from multiple offices and client sites across the US.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting construction progress and quality observations.
• Ability to produce concise site visit reports using templates.
• Willingness to travel across the United States and Canada.
• Strong communication with project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for wind, solar, battery, and thermal projects.
• Observe and document construction progress, workmanship, and QA/QC activities.
• Capture non-conformances and potential schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts as needed.
• Prepare accurate site visit reports using approved templates and tools.
• Support pre-visit planning and post-visit closeout activities.
• Maintain PPE, trainings, and readiness for field conditions.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage travel and scheduling in line with safety protocols.
• Assist in desktop assignments during lower field-demand periods.
• Contribute to HSE incident reporting to drive safety improvements.

Skills

Field observations

Report writing

QA/QC documentation

Safety observations

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Do you enjoy being where energy projects come to life? Can you turn field observations into clear, practical insights for customers and technical teams? Are you ready to help strengthen quality and safety across energy projects?

DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids Advisory group is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering, Environmental, Permitting & Sustainability (EEPS) department. This field-focused role will support construction monitoring, site observation, and in office technical work across large to small scale energy system projects.

You will serve as a field ambassador for DNV, documenting construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, safety observations, and potential schedule impacts. You will work closely with civil, electrical, environmental, HSE, Owner's Engineering, and Independent Engineering subject matter experts, while independently managing field logistics and producing clear, timely reports. As part of our Renewables and Power Grids group, you'll help shape a sustainable future while developing your career in an environment that values equity, respect, and diversity. If you're passionate about organizing complex projects, enjoy engaging with a variety of personalities, and want to make a real impact, come join our journey!

This position can be located in our Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Medford, MA; or Portland, OR. offices, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically 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.

Significant travel across the United States and Canada is expected.

Why You Should Work for Us

Within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and reliable operation of energy assets, support our customers' success, and contribute to DNV's purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. You will join a collaborative, technically diverse team that values safety, integrity, continuous learning, and practical customer solutions.

What You'll Do

• Conduct site visits for wind, solar, battery energy storage, and thermal generation projects, including active construction sites and operating facilities.
• Observe and document construction progress, workmanship, installation quality, QA/QC activities, non-conformances, and potential schedule impacts.
• Support construction monitoring, Owner's Engineering, Independent Engineering, due diligence, commissioning observation, factory visits, asset management, compliance reviews, end-of-warranty reviews, and root cause analysis.
• Perform field observations across civil and electrical scopes, recognize when specialist input is required, and coordinate promptly with DNV subject matter experts.
• Prepare accurate, concise, and timely site visit reports using approved DNV templates and digital / AI-enabled tools and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.
• Participate in pre-visit planning by completion of the following: review of technical reports and drawings, job safety and environment analyses, site orientations, and post-visit closeout activities.
• Maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), trainings, certifications, and readiness for varied field conditions.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, project managers, site personnel, and internal technical teams in-person and/or in a virtual forum.
• Independently manage travel, availability, documentation, and competing field assignments in accordance with safety protocols.
• Support desktop technical and operational assignments during lower field-demand periods to maintain utilization and broaden capability and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.
• Actively contribute to reporting of HSE incidents internally within DNV to promote a culture of continuous improvement.