Energy Storage Independent Engineering Project Manager – DNV – Toronto, ON



Company: DNV

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Job Description:DNV is seeking a Project Manager to sit in our Toronto, ON, Canada | Montreal, QC, Canada | or Vancouver, BC Canada offices.This role would be serving our Independent Engineering (IE) team within the Energy Storage Engineering (ESE) team.The purpose of this role is to support major customer accounts, lead project due diligence, advise clients of energy storage industry best practices, manage projects, contribute to process improvements, share knowledge, obtain and receive feedback, and a bit of business development including developing proposals.What You’ll Do

  • Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology experts, permitting, battery safety, contract reviews, etc.)
  • Communicating with clients to provide timely and relevant project updates and deliverables while ensuring milestones are met and expectations are exceeded
  • Perform overall project management activities and ensuring excellent customer communication
  • Building business with existing and new clients by demonstrating DNV’s value and developing proposals in response to sole sourced requests or RFPs
  • Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the ESE team, including tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities
  • Performing portions of the due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews
  • Developing content for blog posts, industry conferences, and client workshops
  • Juggling multiple projects and levels of responsibility simultaneously
  • Converting with vague and incomplete information into well-informed, risk-mitigated conclusions
  • Working with a diverse group of fun and talented people
  • Collaborating with technical specialists to write and peer review due diligence reports
  • Coordinating construction and operational monitoring by DNV, including performing site visits, reviewing construction documents, progress reports, schedules, budgets, change orders, and invoices to ensure the project is built as designed to meet performance expectations

Responsibilities:

  • 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/remote 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**How We Do ItWe Care, We Dare and We Share!Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. DNV offers a congenial working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and want you to bring your whole self to work each day. Read more here:Qualifications:What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related energy field
  • Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in batteries, energy storage, and/or solar + storage industry in the context of engineering, estimation, construction, development, origination, consulting, finance, or project management
  • Familiarity with energy industry technology (batteries, inverters, PV modules, PV mounting systems, balance of system components, etc.)
  • Project management and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines and to establish and maintain good relationships with clients
  • Solution-oriented thinking skills – identifying technical risks and formulating solutions or work-arounds that allow development and financing/investment to proceed
  • Display high integrity and honesty – clients rely on DNV’s independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair review of a project or product
  • Fluent MS Office products
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails, and to clearly communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
  • We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred

  • Master’s Degree
  • Additional programming or data analytics experience
  • Familiarity with contracts (construction, supply, operation and maintenance, warranties, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts)
  • Experience in at least one of the following: solar industry construction and operating contracts, solar project construction, operations/asset management, solar project design/development, module/inverter technology, power marketing/offtake contracting, or energy storage technology and implementation (Preferred) Experience in the wind industry or other renewables may be advantageous
  • Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time, highly flexible travel timing, typically for site visits, team events, or conferences
  • Familiarity with storage business models
  • Experience understanding budgets and financial models and comfort navigating complicated excel spreadsheets

About Us:About Energy SystemsWe 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.
DNV is seeking a Project Manager to join their Energy Storage Engineering team in Canada, responsible for supporting major customer accounts, providing project due diligence, advising on best practices, project management, process improvements, and business development. The role involves coordinating technical reviews, communicating with clients, managing projects, developing proposals, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 3-5 years of experience in the energy industry, project management skills, and strong communication abilities. Other preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, programming experience, familiarity with contracts, and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. DNV offers various benefits and a supportive work environment focused on safety and sustainability in the energy industry.
Position: Front Desk Receptionist

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: $18 – $20 per hour

We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
– Greet clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
– Answer and direct phone calls
– Manage incoming and outgoing mail
– Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
– Maintain a clean and organized reception area
– Assist with general office administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– 1+ years of experience in a receptionist or customer service role
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter.

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:37:56 GMT