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Local Unit & Position Description:
Do you want to be part of the world’s leading energy consulting firm?
Are you committed to address climate change and positively impact society and the world?
Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and thrive in a dynamic and respectful environment?
Then you may find the Senior Solar Consultant in our Middle East and Africa Team to be a great fit for you!
DNV – Energy Systems SEMELA’s Renewables Advisory group is seeking a Senior Solar Consultant to join our Solar Team. DNV is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant, and DNV’s Solar Middle East and Africa team holds a substantial market position for owners engineering and independent engineering services to support financing and construction of solar energy projects in Middle East and Africa. We are also growing fast on Technical Advisory role for large / complex IPP procurement exercises, including a mix of renewables technologies: solar, wind and storage. Our staff are viewed as experts and thought leaders in the industry. The Senior Solar Consultant is expected to work as Project Manager or Quality Assurance for large / complex assignments in the region and to handle therefore complex stakeholder management. He/she will also manage large complex bids on behalf of DNV, supporting DNV on winning new external work. Networks with senior professionals outside DNV is also highly expected
This position is based out in Dubai and to report to Solar Middle East & Africa Team Lead based in Dubai, while collaborating structurally with wind and storage.
Tasks May Include
- Project Manager for large-scale (GWs) complex renewables projects
- Complex stakeholder management
- Lead DNV projects where DNV is Technical Advisor for IPP procurement exercises, including feasibility study, concept report, Request for Qualification and Request for Proposal preparation and evaluation, PPA negotiations and support to Financial Close
- Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams for Tendering Renewable Power Procurement.
- Developing and winning proposals for scopes of services related to technical advisory, owners engineering and due diligence work.
- Prioritizing QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment.
- Integrating all renewables disciplines related to solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen
- Initiating and coordinating technical review process among internal specialists (including civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology experts, permitting, etc).
- Reviewing portions of due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model (OPEX and CAPEX) reviews.
- Coordinating input from technical specialists and reviewing / approving due diligence reports.
- Discussing and resolving technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists as necessary.
- Supporting customers through the financial closings of projects.
- Participating in continuous improvement efforts for the team, including leading tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities.
- Hold Customer / Key Account Manager role for local or global customer
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ideally electrical)
- Masters degree.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in the solar industry and or Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the renewables industry.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in technical advisory (consultancy) role
- Technical Due Diligence and / or Owners Engineering experience
- Familiarity with energy industry technology (modules, inverters, mounting system, balance of system, etc)
- Project management and time management skills, including an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines and to establish and maintain good relations with clients.
- Solution-oriented thinking skills – identifying technical risks and formulating solutions.
- Displaying high integrity and honesty – clients rely on DNV’s independence and its responsibility to perform a rigorous but fair review of a project.
- Fluent in 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.
- Familiarity with contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts).
- Business development experience.
- Local experience (Middle East & Africa)
- Energy Production Assessment (EPA) knowledge
- Conceptual design & optimization knowledge
- Understanding of budgets and financial models.Preferred Skills
- Experience in renewables procurement processes is a plus (IPP selection and / or EPC contractor selection)
- French / Spanish / Arabic speaker is a plus
- International experience (EU, USA, Latin America, Asia-Pacific) is a plus
- Coding.
- Innovation and process improvement mindset.
- Willingness and ability to travel, up to 20% of the time.
Company & Business Area Description:
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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!
