Technical Project Manager - Measurements

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Measurements team in Austin, TX. You will manage installations and maintenance of meteorological stations, ensuring quality campaigns while coordinating with subcontractors and clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of project management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 - $140,000 and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing field crews and project management.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for meteorological station installations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, customer priorities, and technical inputs.
• Ensure safe completion of projects per industry best practices.

Skills

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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 organizations, 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

DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Measurements team. The primary function of this position is to support construction crews in installations and maintenance of meteorological stations including met masts, lidars, and solar monitoring stations. You will work with clients regularly, providing them with quality measurement and maintenance campaigns and building genuine relationships as part of one of the most respected independent consultancies in the world.

This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR. While tied to a specific location, we will consider qualified candidates in other U.S. locations such as San Diego, CA, Oakland, CA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or Medford, MA. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help deliver high‑quality wind and solar measurement campaigns by coordinating subcontractors, customer priorities, and technical inputs, ensuring work is completed safely and meeting customer expectations. Your work will focus on planning, coordination, technical judgment, and clear communication.

Primary responsibilities (85%-100% of working hours)

• Act as project manager for meteorological station installations and service campaigns, including:
  • Serve as key point of contact for customers, helping translate technical requirements into clear plans and maintaining strong, trusted relationships throughout the project.
  • Organize and oversee subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site installation and commissioning of equipment, often with last‑minute changes.
  • Remotely support technical troubleshooting (meteorological sensors, data acquisition systems, etc.).
  • Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to resolve issues in a time‑critical manner.
  • Safely complete projects by ensuring work is planned and executed in accordance with DNV safety procedures and industry best practices.
  • Consult, design, procure, and prepare instrumentation suites for measurements.
  • Monitor data, author, and review technical plans and reports.
• Coordinate delivery of all the Section's projects with priorities:
  • Customer satisfaction.
  • Timeliness, quality, and on‑budget of deliverables.
  • Uncovering opportunities to add value.

Field Engagement (optional but preferred, 0%-15% of working hours)

• Observe or support inspection, verification, and commissioning of measurement systems.
• Climb wind turbines and meteorological masts.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors.

Additional tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Support business development through lead generation and proposal writing.
• Develop tools and processes to continuously improve quality, safety, and value delivered to customers.
• Attend and participate in regional, departmental, section, and lunch & learn meetings.
• Attend and participate in internal and external safety, IT, and management trainings.

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.

About you

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree.
• Minimum of three (3+) years' experience managing field crews and related project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, or safety.
• Curiosity and interest in digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies, with a willingness to explore and adopt new solutions.
• Attention to detail / curiosity for real answers from data (how, why, what, when).
• Strong overall Microsoft suite skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, typing, sitting, and interacting with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) most of the day.
• Normal office environment, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally air travel to wind and solar sites, other offices, and conferences (up to 15% annually, sometimes long distance).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.
• Ability to travel by car up to six hours and walking on uneven terrain.
• We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening.

What is Preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a consulting environment.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles within the organization.

Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

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. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000 - $140,000 USD.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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 ([e-mail]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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