Solar Engineer

As part of DNV’s Renewables service area and the Solar & Battery Storage section in the Northern Europe region, the Solar Engineer will work along with other technical professionals to provide technical consulting services. The Candidate will have the opportunity to learn technical aspects of the solar PV plants by being involved in various projects, performing Energy Production Assessments, site visits, feasibility studies, contractual terms review, tender process preparation and management, construction and operation monitoring. The role also has elements of business development, marketing and sales supporting responsibilities. This includes working cohesively within the region to establish long-term customer relationships, keeping abreast of industry needs and trends, as well as participation in industry events to ensure that DNV's service offerings are well-known and well-respected in the power industry.

This role, reporting to the Head of Section Solar & Battery Storage, will focus on supporting our technical team in delivering our services to our existing customers and seeking out new opportunities in the Poland and Eastern Europe. It is also expected that the candidate will cooperate closely with the experienced Consultants and Specialists from other teams in the region and globally to leverage the company’s global networks to build the energy advisory business and optimize quality project delivery.

Advisory services to be provided to our customers include:

• Technical due diligence of pre-construction and operational phase of projects, including data analysis, documentation review, and risk analysis
• Technology and design review of solar PV plants
• Site visits to solar farms
• Design optimization of solar farms, utility and C&I scale
• Solar Resource Assessments and Energy Production Assessments

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to winning new external work by expanding ongoing projects
• Is able to be project manager for small, less complex projects
• Builds good personal and professional relationships and collaborates to create results
• Takes responsibility for own competence and career development

To qualify you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in solar/ renewable energy, engineering, physics or other relevant discipline
• Preferably some years of experience in the solar sector in Poland and CEE countries
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in Polish and English
• Willingness to travel across the country and internationally
• Experience with PVsyst, other PV modelling software, AutoCAD, Python
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Valid driving license

Key competencies, skills and personal attributes:

• Good organization and time management skills
• Adaptability and able to cope with a wide variety of tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong commercial acumen

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions. 

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!