Energy Storage Technology Expert

Do you want to be actively involved and make a difference in the realisation of the energy transition? Do you know all about energy storage and can you use your skills to help customers in the energy market? Then this is the job for you!

In Energy Storage Northern Europe team, DNV offers independent advisory and testing services to all stakeholders in the industry. For energy storage, the focus is on grid-scale applications, where our services span the entire life cycle of such installations: starting with feasibility and market studies, then due diligences and independent/owner’s engineering, as well as operational services like monitoring and power failure investigations. Furthermore, we offer trainings and workshops to our customers and cover their testing and risk assessment needs. Our customers include transmission and distribution system operators, investors, project developers, technology suppliers and authorities, within Sweden but also in Europe and beyond.

As Energy Storage Technology Expert, you will be doing diverse technical consultancy work in energy storage projects (primarily grid-scale batteries) for customers, for 70-80% of your time. In most projects, you will work in a team with colleagues with a different levels of experience and/or backgrounds; in some projects, you will manage the project team. Additionally, you will support business development, interacting with customers and working with colleagues to win new projects for our team.

Can you assess whether a grid-scale energy storage system is well-designed, safe and meets its specifications? Are you able to determine the risks and mitigation measures for an energy storage project or for an energy storage company to be acquired, and communicate them understandably to the investor? Are you aware of the technical, financial and regulatory developments in the grid-scale energy storage market, now and in the coming years, and can you make our customers aware of what that means for them? Do you know how to model the technical and financial performance of grid-scale energy storage systems in given applications, to determine feasibility and optimal technology? We do all this and much more! 

By joining our international team at DNV, you will contribute to the energy transition through enabling widespread and safe deployment and operation of energy storage systems. You will be part of a company working independently as a voice for the industry, making the world safer smarter and greener by supporting our customers and their long-term high-impact endeavours. You will be part of a high-performing, innovative team that reflects the equality, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. As part of our ambitious and strategically important unit, your professional development will be rapid, comprehensive and continuously adjusted to your interests and competences.

Overview of your tasks and responsibilities

• Executing consultancy/engineering projects on grid-scale energy storage systems, such as (depending on customer needs and your background and preferences):
• Technical due diligence
• Independent / owner’s engineering
• Business case assessments (techno-economic calculations)
• Safety reviews and risk assessments (incl. standards review and testing)
• Trainings for customers
• Managing small and medium-sized projects within the team
• Supporting business development activities
• Supporting team members and business developers in winning new projects
• Preparing proposals to customers
• Extending our external network and finding project opportunities
• Building strong relationships with external customers - gathering and following through new leads to clear proposals and contractual agreement
• Meeting new customers and presenting DNV’s services
• Preparing and giving presentations at customer meetings and events
• Tracking and responding to new industry/market developments
• Building an internal network to gain and share knowledge and opportunities
• Providing input on strategic planning and marketing decisions
• Supporting DNV's mission and vision, having some fun while doing it!

We’re looking for a team player who takes initiative, has analytical skills and is eager to understand the technical consequences of a business decision as well as the business consequences of a technical decision.

Personal characteristics/behaviour

• Dynamic and enthusiastic team player
• Quick analysis and rational judgment
• Effective communication – in a clear, precise and structured way
• Networking – builds a useful network of contacts and relationships
• Delivery and results – within scope, time and budget, going the extra mile if needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrotechnical engineering, sustainable energy technology or a similar technical study
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of the energy transition, the role of energy storage in transmission and distribution systems, and the technical aspects of this role and of various energy storage technologies themselves
• At least 1 year experience with grid-scale energy storage systems / applications / regulations, as well as industry contacts, are a pro
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Swedish or Norwegian is a clear pro)
• Available for domestic (~1 day per week) and international travel (~4-6 times per year)

We offer:

• Work with dedicated and competent colleagues with a high education and specialization level in an international environment
• Live locally yet work on challenges globally and enjoy working at our nice and bright office in Solna, Sweden
• Be part of a flexible working environment
• Enjoy attractive pension- and insurance schemes (we have a collective agreement), health care contributions and other local benefits
• Base Salary & Incentive scheme

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Union Representative's contact information:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Anna.Berglund@dnv.com
Unionen: Maria.Bylund@dnv.com

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!