Principal Engineer – Solar

Broad Expectations:-

• Responsible for the delivery of solar consulting services targeted towards project developers, lenders and investors and primarily related to commercial and utility-scale PV systems.
• Fully aligned with the characteristics of the scientific methods i.e. Empirical, Replicable, Systematic, Objective and Provisional.
• Traits for being updated, organised, adaptable, taking risk, integrity and collaborating in groups.
• As an independent contributor, you are expected to play a key role in revision and introduction of methodologies, standards, new services in tune with fast changing business and technological environment.

Responsibilities:-

• Long term solar resource assessment, energy assessment with industry standard software like PV Syst and uncertainty analysis.
• Due diligence technical reviews of portfolios of commercial solar projects and provide opinions regarding potential flaws in process or methodology.
• Review of test procedures and methods to collect data to evaluate the performance of solar projects and site measurements.
• Independent review of solar PV designs, testing/commissioning procedures and QA/QC documentation.
• Undertaking inspection of PV manufacturing facilities (Modules, inverters, trackers) in order to provide a Bankable report on the technology of new players in the market.
• Project management and interfacing with clients to discuss results and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals in response to customer’s interest, need, and RFQs.
• To work on projects related to solar, wind and energy storage.
• To develop and maintain professional relationship will all major stakeholders.
• Conduct technical presentations to customers, in trade shows, conferences and seminars on the company and our services.
• To coordinate and collaborate with APAC and global team for the fulfilment of DNV’s goal, vision and strategy.
• Find avenues and scope of improvements in delivery of existing services, and implement them through internal projects in close collaboration with larger energy systems team.
• Engage in DNV’s various global innovation projects and initiatives, and ensure that new solutions are developed and implemented in India.
• Work in close collaboration with experienced global pool of Engineers in Europe and North America and explore opportunities on experience exchange with the global team through secondments to overseas offices.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain an environment oriented to trust and help team members attain their potential.
• Participate in R&D projects and contribute to publishing of journal papers. Technical report writing.
• Any other appropriate duties as directed by line management.

• BTech/MTech preferably from Premiere Institutes and a strong technical background.
• 18-22 years of work experience in relevant industry.
• Vision to foresee opportunities and develop services around the same.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant guidelines
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is a must
• Strong teamwork, but must be a Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multitask
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing consulting environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality, be detail oriented and disciplined, and adept at multi-tasking

Location:-

• Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Company Overview:-

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.