Technical Project Manager Measurements
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
DNV Energy Systems Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Measurements team. The primary function of this position is to support construction crews in installations and maintenance of meteorological stations including met masts lidars and solar monitoring stations. You will work with clients regularly providing them with quality measurement and maintenance campaigns and building genuine relationships as part of one of the most respected independent consultancies in the world.
Because within DNV Energy Systems Renewables and Power Grids group organizational culture and more specifically how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to champion the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society and the planet. Our approach reflects the equity respect and diversity we wish to see in the world. Our work has supported the deployment of over 250 GW of solar wind and storage all over the world to-date. Our high-performing and innovative team endeavours to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers.
This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle WA Portland OR. While this role is tied to a specific location we will consider qualified candidates in other U.S. locations such as San Diego CA Oakland CA Austin TX Houston TX or Medford MA. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What Youll Do
In this role youll help deliver highquality wind and solar measurement campaigns by coordinating subcontractors customer priorities and technical inputs ensuring work is completed safely and meeting customer expectations. Your work will focus on planning coordination technical judgment and clear communication.
Primary responsibilities (85%-100% of working hours)
Act as project manager for meteorological station installations and service campaigns including:
Serve as key point of contact for customers helping translate technical requirements into clear plans and maintaining strong trusted relationships throughout the project.
Organizing and overseeing subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site installation and commissioning of equipment often with last-minute changes.
Remotely support technical troubleshooting (meteorological sensors data acquisitions systems etc.)
Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to resolve issues in a time critical manner
Safely complete projects by ensuring work is planned and executed in accordance with DNV safety procedures and industry best practices
Consulting designing procuring and preparing instrumentation suites for measurements.
Data monitoring authoring and reviewing technical plans and reports
Work with team leaders to coordinate delivery of all the Sections projects per the following priorities:
Customer satisfaction
Timeliness quality and on-budget of deliverables
Uncovering opportunities to add value
Field Engagement optional but preferred (0%-15% of working hours based on interest and project needs)
- Observing or supporting inspection verification and commissioning of measurement systems.
- Climbing wind turbines and meteorological masts.
- Troubleshooting data acquisition systems and sensors.
Additional tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Supporting business development through lead generation and proposal writing.
- Developing tools and processes to continuously improve quality safety and value delivered to customers.
- Attend and participate in Regional Department Section Lunch & Learn meetings etc.
- Attend and participate in internal and external safety IT management trainings etc.
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 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 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. The range of starting pay for this role is $90000 - $140000 USD.
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 applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (@). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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is Required
- Bachelors degree in engineering environmental or atmospheric science or related degree.
- A minimum ofthree (3) or moreyears experiencemanaging field crewsand related project management experience.
- Demonstrated experienceidentifyingand implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency quality or safety.
- Curiosity and interest in digital toolsdata systems and emerging technologies with a willingness to explore and adoptnew solutions.
- Attention to detail / curiosity for real answers from data (how why what when).
- Strong overallMicrosoft suiteskills and ability to learn multiple softwaretools.
- Strongwritten and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks typing sitting and interacting with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) most of the day.
- Normal office environment occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. regular walking sitting bending twisting standing and reaching.
- Ability to occasionallyair travel to windand solar sites other offices and conferences (up to 15% annually sometimes long distance).
- Must possess a valid drivers license and able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.
- Ability to travel by car up to six hours and walking on uneven terrain.
- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.
What is Preferred
- A minimum of three (3)years experiencein consulting environment.
- Interest in growing into leadership roles within the organization.
About Company
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