Technical Project Manager - Measurements

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems’ Renewables and Power Grids group seeks a Technical Project Manager to join our Measurements team in Seattle, WA. You’ll coordinate wind/solar measurement campaigns, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality while maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, technical judgment, and reporting. Hybrid role with some travel; requires 3+ years of field project management and a engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience managing field crews and related project management.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and multiple software tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for meteorological station installations and service campaigns.
• Serve as key contact for customers, translating technical requirements into clear plans.
• Organize and oversee subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site work.
• Remotely support technical troubleshooting of sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and report on project progress with safety and quality at the forefront.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Software tools

Job description

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.

Because within DNV Energy Systems’ Renewables and Power Grids group, organizational culture, and more specifically how we collectively influence the world for future generations, matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to champion the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society and the planet. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. Our work has supported the deployment of over 250 GW of solar, wind, and storage all over the world, to-date. Our high-performing and innovative team endeavours to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers.

This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR. While this role is 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.
• Organizing and overseeing subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site installation and commissioning of equipment, often with last-minute changes.
• Remotely support technical troubleshooting (meteorological sensors, data acquisitions 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
• Consulting, designing, procuring, and preparing instrumentation suites for measurements.
• Data monitoring, authoring and reviewing technical plans and reports
  Work with team leaders to coordinate delivery of all the Section’s projects per the following 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, based on interest and project needs)*

• Observing or supporting inspection, verification, and commissioning of measurement systems.
• Climbing wind turbines and meteorological masts.
• Troubleshooting data acquisition systems and sensors.

*Additional tasks may include but are not limited to:*

• Supporting business development through lead generation and proposal writing.
• Developing tools and processes to continuously improve quality, safety, and value delivered to customers.
• Attend and participate in Regional, Department, Section, Lunch & Learn meetings, etc.
• Attend and participate in internal and external safety, IT, management trainings, etc.
• 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**

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.

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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What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree.
• A minimum ofthree (3+) or moreyears’ experiencemanaging field crewsand related project management experience.
• Demonstrated experienceidentifyingand 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 adoptnew solutions.
• Attention to detail / curiosity for real answers from data (how, why, what, when).
• Strong overallMicrosoft suiteskills and ability to learn multiple softwaretools.
• Strongwritten 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 occasionallyair travel to windand solar sites, other offices, and conferences (up to 15% annually, sometimes long distance).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and 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

• A minimum of three (3)years’ experiencein 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