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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.

In this role, you’ll help deliver high-quality 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.

• Act as project manager for meteorological station installations and service campaigns.
• Serve as key point of contact for customers, translating technical requirements into clear plans and maintaining strong, trusted relationships throughout the project.
• Organize and oversee subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site installation and commissioning of equipment, often with last-minute changes.
• Provide remote technical troubleshooting support for meteorological sensors, data acquisition systems, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues in a time‑critical manner.
• Ensure projects are completed safely by following DNV safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Consult, design, procure, and prepare instrumentation suites for measurements.
• Monitor data and author/review technical plans and reports.
• Coordinate delivery of all Section projects with focus on timeliness, quality, on-budget delivery, and uncovering opportunities to add value.

• Observe or support inspection, verification, and commissioning of measurement systems.
• Climb wind turbines and meteorological masts.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors.

• Support business development through lead generation and proposal writing.
• Develop tools and processes to continuously improve quality, safety, and value delivered to customers.
• Attend and participate in regional, department, Section, Lunch & Learn meetings.
• Attend internal and external safety, IT, management trainings.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company‑seeded HSA
• Employer‑paid, therapist‑led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and short-term, long-term disability benefits
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable matched giving and volunteer rewards through Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company

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 skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 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 disabilities. US 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 (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree.
• Minimum of three (3+) years of experience managing field crews and related project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, or safety.
• Curiosity and interest in digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies, with a willingness to explore and adopt new solutions.
• Attention to detail and curiosity for real answers from data.
• Strong overall Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, typing, sitting, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day.
• Normal office environment, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and reaching.
• Occasional air travel to wind and solar sites, other offices, and conferences (up to 15% annually, sometimes long distance).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent and drive a car, and travel on public conveyances when required.
• Ability to travel by car up to six hours and walk on uneven terrain.
• Pre‑employment drug and background screening is conducted.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a consulting environment.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles within the organization.

• Job Identification 6710
• Job Category Engineer
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 03:26 PM
• Locations Seattle, WA, United States; San Diego, CA, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Houston, TX, United States; Medford, MA, United States; Austin, TX, United States; Portland, OR, United States (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time