Consulting Leader, Power Systems Advisory

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  • Dallas, TX, United States
  • Arlington, VA, United States
  • Miami, FL, United States
  • Jacksonville, FL, United States
  • Nashville, TN, United States
  • Columbus, OH, United States
  • San Diego, CA, United States
  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Austin, TX, United States
  • Portland, OR, United States
  • Oakland, CA, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4248
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Overview

About us

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

Our world is changing its energy mix and the power system is undergoing significant transformation to accommodate this change. Increasing electricity load is creating the need for new advisors to help developers, utilities and RTOs navigate the buildout of the electric grid and manage the interconnection of new large load, such as data centers. This changing landscape has presented new challenges and risks. DNV is working with clients today to drive their business toward future demands for clean, reliable and affordable electricity. DNV believes the energy transition is alive and accelerating toward new outcomes that will benefit the growing demand for electricity to power AI models, manufacturing and our homes. Our clients need advisors that are ready to bring new ideas and approaches to help future proof their strategies. Would you like to be part of it?

We are seeking an experienced Consulting Leader in DNV’s Power Systems Advisory (PSA) team. This person will lead a team of consultants and engineers focused on helping DNV clients navigate the challenges of building new grid infrastructure, including Transmission planning and application support. In addition to the grid infrastructure solutions, the Consulting Leader will work with PSA team members to create additional services to support large load planning, siting and interconnection. While these two service areas will be a keen focus, other emerging challenges may warrant the need for new solutions and additional team growth to support our clients’ needs.

This position will include responsibility for developing new solutions to take to market that support an existing portfolio of engineering services delivered by PSA. As a member of the leadership team, the Consulting Leader will also be involved in leading business development and client relationship management.

Broad knowledge of the electric utilities industry with a focus on transmission and distribution assets is preferred, including market and technology trends and awareness of regulatory proceedings and policies at both the state and national level. The Consulting Leader will be responsible for leading advisory projects, technical due diligence processes, contributing as a subject matter expert and communicating with clients. The right person will leverage their market knowledge and experience to create consulting solutions valued by DNV clients, while leading and growing a consulting team of market leading professionals.

This role is based at our DNV office in Houston (TX), Austin (TX), Dallas (TX), Arlington (VA), Columbus (OH),Jacksonville (FL), Miami (FL), San Diego (CA), Portland (OR), Nashville (TN) or Oakland (CA), 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.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US.

What You’ll Do

  • Be active in the utilities and RTO markets, leading your team in client meetings and delivering client projects
  • Support the growth of existing and new consulting services by understanding client needs and clearly communicating DNV’s unique value propositions
  • Initiate and coordinate projects across internal specialists (including energy economics, civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology experts, permitting, etc.)
  • Communicate with clients to provide timely and relevant project updates and deliverables while ensuring milestones are met and expectations are exceeded
  • Develop proposals in response to sole-sourced requests or RFPs
  • Develop and provide subject matter expertise in select areas
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts for the PSA team, including tool development, process refinement, and lessons-learned activities
  • Develop content for blog posts, industry conferences, and client workshops
  • Juggling multiple projects and levels of responsibility simultaneously
  • Work with a diverse group of fun and talented people

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

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*

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 a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $170,000 - $210,000.

About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience to include broad knowledge of the North American electric utilities industry including recent trends and history, awareness of regulatory proceedings and policies at both the state and national level, including familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission development processes
  • Familiarity with transmission technology (e.g., overhead transmission lines, submarine and underground cables, substations, HVDC converters, offshore transmission, FACTS)
  • Experience managing collaborative projects and/or teams and ability to be client facing
  • Excellent at building and maintaining personal and professional relationships, including a desire to coach and mentor junior staff and interact routinely with clients to build rapport and credibility.
  • Ability to understand your audience and tune your communication styles to suit varying degrees of technical and commercial understanding
  • Maintain a customer-focused, consultative approach to projects and client needs
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 15-30% of the time
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred

  • Advanced degree in relevant engineering or related field
  • Proven record building multidiscipline consulting teams to meet market demand
  • Experience developing, selling and delivering consulting projects
  • Minimum 5 years of consulting experience in the North America utilities market with a focus on transmission and distribution assets
  • Candidates with experience in:
    • Transmission planning projects
    • Program design and management of larger complex energy industry programs
    • Working with clients to solve problems and gain approvals for investment

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, charitable donation matching, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.