DNV
Senior / Principal Solar Engineer
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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 customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so they can make critical decisions 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.
- Inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About The Role
Technical Advisory: Energy Systems (UK & Ireland)
A newly established department combining expertise in Projects, Engineering, and Integrity to deliver better service quality for our Energy Systems customers.
Project Advisory Section: Key Responsibilities
- Supports customers across the full project lifecycle, delivering:
- CAPEX services (e.g., Owners Engineering).
- Operational Services (e.g., life management, repowering options, decommissioning studies, inspections).
- Expands and evolves services to align with market trends and emerging opportunities, requiring:
- Strong commercial mindset.
- Cross-team collaboration across garegional capabilities.
- Teams focus on specific project phases but must collaborate flexibly to ensure success.
- Operates across multi-technology assets, catering to diverse technical backgrounds.
Global & Regional Focus
- Primary market: UK & Ireland (key hubs: Bristol, London, Glasgow, Dublin).
- Frequent collaboration with global colleagues to deliver critical projects worldwide.
Why Work With Us?
We handle some of the world’s most complex, diverse, and challenging projects. Our teams consist of:
- World-leading subject matter experts.
- Highly skilled generalists, combining specialised knowledge, passion, and problem-solving to drive solutions for our customers.
At DNV, we are committed to:
- Solving energy challenges for customers and tackling crucial issues for the planet.
- Supporting the energy transition through expertise across 6000+ employees in all energy vectors.
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What You Would Be Doing
As a Project Advisory Engineer, you’ll work across projects in solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind, as well as other technologies. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading customer engagements, identifying challenges, and proposing technical solutions.
- Collaborating with expert teams to implement agreed-upon strategies—this could include:
- Conducting technical studies.
- Assessing project risks.
- Representing DNV at site during construction and commissioning.
- Operating across diverse technologies and project lifecycle phases.
If you’re appointed as a Senior/Principal Solar Engineer, you will also:
- Manage larger projects and bids.
- Project manage your engagements alongside contributing technical expertise to other projects covering:
- Multiple technologies.
- Regional operations.
- Mentor and coach team members.
- Travel globally (majority UK & Ireland, occasional international assignments).
What We Offer
At DNV, we value contributions from all our employees, so our unique reward and benefits package allows you to customise what matters most. This includes:
Development & Career Growth
- Regular career discussions with your manager.
- Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme.
Work-Life Balance
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- 10 days unpaid leave (if required).
- Flexible working options.
Wellbeing Benefits
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance.
- Health assessments and gym allowance.
- Eye test and glasses allowance (for computer/laptop users) and flu vaccinations.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering work, family, financial, and health support.
- Free office fruit supplies.
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Financial & Tax Benefits
- 9% employer pension contribution.
- ‘Life Assurance and Income Protection.
- Pension contribution up to £570 for relevant professional membership fees.
Travel & Sustainability
- Season Ticket Loan for commuting.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
About You
We seek a Senior/Principal Solar Engineer with a diverse background, balancing specific expertise with adaptability. Key traits include:
Technical & Practical Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of PV systems, applications, and UK transmission/distribution networks.
- Advanced experience in one or more areas:
- Owners Engineering or consultancy activities.
- Solar PV, energy storage (BESS), or renewables asset development/operations.
- Holding a science or engineering degree with a strong electrical engineering focus.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Curious mindset, proactive in embracing innovative solutions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at explaining findings clearly.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building professional relationships based on trust.
- Ability to coach and mentor team members.
- Commercial awareness to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Organisational & Leadership
- Project management skills, self-directed to deliver in diverse teams.
- Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and across regions to align objectives.
- Compliance adherence, successful background checks required for international assignments.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and appreciate applicants regardless of:
- Gender, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion.
Diversity is essential to our culture. Join us and contribute to an inclusive, innovative team!
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