Senior Engineer Solar

Do you want to join the world's leading energy consulting firm? Are you excited about the opportunities created by the energy transition to decarbonize our economy? Have you been wondering how to help our industries transform and develop solutions to aid our climate change challenge? If you have those ambitions, DNV has a spot for you. Our Italian Solar and Storage team, part of the Energy Systems Business Unit in SEMELA (Southern Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Latin America), is seeking a Solar Senior Engineer passionate about creating a safer, better, and more sustainable world.
DNV is the world's leading renewable energy consultant, and DNV's SEMELA Storage Team is growing quickly to meet the expanding demand for expert solar energy advisory services in the region. We support utilities, regulators, developers, owners, and lenders with feasibility studies, technical due diligence, conceptual design & procurement support, and independent technical advisory services for either owner, lender, or offtaker/procurer/regulator.
At DNV, you will find teams of highly competent people that truly believe that through our engagement, we help protect people and the environment. We work together in global and inclusive teams where diversity is not only a priority but an encouraged way of working. We embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. If you have a solution-oriented mindset, proactive personality, and team-player attitude, we want you on our team.
You'll be part of the SEMELA Solar & Storage Section within our Renewables Advisory Department. You will be working with diverse customers and colleagues, and the role offers an opportunity to be involved in other energy technology-related projects.
You will be located in our office in Bologna (or Milan) and reporting to the Solar Team Leader for Italy and Greece.
You would be using your technical expertise and knowledge to support your colleagues in delivering independent and owners engineering services not only in Italy but across the entire SEMELA region.
Most of the work will be desk-based, but (national and international) travel for site and customer visits will be required at times (estimated at 5% to 20% of your time, depending on the projects you are involved in).
Main duties will include but are not limited to:
Execute and/or manage solar-related advisory projects, including feasibility studies, technical due diligence, and owners engineering. You will be involved in conceptual design, technical specifications, procurement support, EPC/O&M contract review, design review, construction progress monitoring, testing and commissioning, grid connection review, report writing, and presentations. Extend your external network and identify, drive and facilitate sales and market-led opportunities for solar, e.g., generating leads, quality proposals, and closing deals in cooperation with the Market Manager for the region. Assess new business opportunities, gather market intelligence, and ensure distribution of knowledge amongst relevant colleagues. Build an internal network to gain and share knowledge and opportunities. We offer:
A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible. Discover more here:
Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being:
Receive a competitive compensation package. Get secured for the future with our pension scheme, profit share, health care benefits, and wellness programs. Enjoy the flexibility to handle your work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle and achieve a good work/life balance. Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry. Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and participating in international networks. Advance your professional skills and technical expertise through individual competence development plans and tailored training. Develop your managerial skills by going through our state-of-the-art leadership programs. Be part of a world-renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864. 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.
To be successful in this role you should have:
Master's degree in a relevant engineering subject . 5+ years' experience in the (renewable) energy sector , of which 3+ years providing engineering and/or consultancy in Italy. Familiar with the authorization process for the development, construction, and operation of solar PV projects in Italy; Familiar with Feasibility Studies, Technical Due Diligence processes and Owners Engineering Services . Technical expertise in solar technology, electrical balance of plant design & specifications. Experience with contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts). Experience as Project Manager . Managing teams for delivering a project with a defined scope, budget, and timeline. Dynamic and enthusiastic team player - co-operates well with others, shares knowledge, experience, and information, and supports others in pursuit of team goals. Delivery and Results - completes tasks in accordance with expectations and schedule and with strong attention to detail, understanding task urgency; able to juggle and manage conflicting work priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Drives ideas to implementation and execution in a timely manner, is willing to periodically work longer hours when the situation demands it. Investigation and judgement - quickly understands and analyses problems & complex issues, provides sound and rational judgements. Demonstrates a methodical and systematic approach, plans ahead and prioritizes tasks effectively. Networking - builds good personal and professional relationships. Experience of building long-term client relationships. Work ethic - identifies with the Company's principles, vision, and values. Communicates and influences in a clear, open, dynamic, and honest manner (verbal and written) and seeks understanding of other views. Proven ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English and Italian. Good IT skills , and experienced in using MS Office suite packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrates continuous improvement . Desirable qualifications include:
Project development or EPC experience in renewables. Knowledge of transmission & distribution networks. Knowledge of other renewables (wind) technology & energy storage. #J-18808-Ljbffr