Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

All locations
  • Dallas, TX, United States
  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Austin, TX, United States
  • Seattle, WA, United States
  • San Diego, CA, United States
  • Arlington, VA, United States
  • Medford, MA, United States
  • Oak Brook, IL, United States
  • New York, NY, United States
  • Oakland, CA, United States
  • Columbus, OH, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5530
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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

Do you thrive at the intersection of energy innovation and data infrastructure?

DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a growth-minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Consulting to join our growing team. This leadership position is empowered to support our customers engaged in planning, developing and powering data centers.

DNV Energy Systems is the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors helping industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally in the energy industry. DNV serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the energy spectrum, including planning energy related investments, engineering and consulting services to support the development of new renewable energy resources and power grid interconnection of both generation assets and large load, such as Data Centers.

The ideal candidate for this position is responsible for growing a cross-disciplinary new business in a highly matrixed organization. They will lead DNV teams to activate a go to market plan that delivers a broad set of capabilities and solutions to plan, evaluate and power data centers. The Director will have the opportunity to develop a fast-growing, high-potential business.

This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Medford, MA, Arlington, VA, Columbus, OH, New York, NY, and Oak Brook, IL, 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 the continental U.S.

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services
  • Drive business development efforts with new and existing Customers - solidify relationships with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
  • Lead solution development and technical consulting projects supporting customers developing data centers and co-located generation facilities
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to support staff in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive
  • Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV’s strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm in the energy infrastructure industry
  • Develop and execute a one- and three-year Business Plan that leverages the current market, opportunities and DNV capabilities.
  • Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting
  • Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
  • Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies
  • Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that are in line with market needs and DNV’s strategy
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting
  • Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects
  • Lead and develop a go-to-market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership plan
  • Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams
  • The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV’s existing capabilities and expertise

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**

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: “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. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.

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.

For more information :

https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

About you
What is Required
  • Bachelor’s degree is required
  • 10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field
  • Proven ability to successfully engage with Customers, scale a new service and mature it simultaneously
  • At least 3 years’ experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems
  • Deep understanding of data center development life cycle, including the challenges developers have gaining access to power
  • Strategic advisory experience in advising clients on go/no-go decisions, capex strategy and market entry
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively
  • Strong skill-sets in collaboration and working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment
  • The role requires 10-25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with Customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America
  • Excellent written and verbal English communications skills with strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

  • A professional with a deep understanding of the planning, development, financing and powering of data centers. The person will have hands-on experience working with data center developers, owner and utilities to achieve desired outcomes.
**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

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.