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Overview

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About us

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, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

DNV Energy Systems is seeking an LNG expert with deep technical capability and a strong, active industry network to help expand DNV's LNG advisory and assurance services across North America.

Principal LNG Growth & Advisory Lead will lead service development, drive strategic growth through their established LNG industry relationships, and act as a trusted advisor to LNG developers, operators, EPCs, and financial stakeholders.

This role combines deep LNG process and terminal expertise with the ability to open doors, recognize unmet customer needs, and co‑develop new offerings that strengthen DNV's market position.

Location – The role will be based in Houston, TX. This position can be located in our Houston, TX office, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.

What you'll do Lead service expansion & market growth

• Serve as a primary growth engine for DNV's LNG services, identifying gaps in the market and shaping new advisory offerings that align with customer needs and DNV's strategic direction.
• Leverage a strong, active LNG industry network to secure new relationships with owners, developers, EPC contractors, and investors, expanding DNV's presence on major LNG projects.
• Develop strategic account plans and lead major opportunity pursuits, working closely with regional leaders and key account managers.
• Act as a visible DNV ambassador at conferences, industry groups, and networking events.

Deliver high‑value technical advisory

• Provide expert advisory for LNG export terminal construction, including constructability reviews, EPC oversight support, commissioning readiness, and project execution assurance.
• Support customers throughout operations and performance optimization, bringing insights into LNG processes such as liquefaction systems, refrigeration cycles, gas treatment, utilities/offsites, storage, marine export, and BOG management.
• Lead or contribute to technical due diligence, independent engineering, risk reviews, and operational readiness assessments.
• Facilitate multi‑disciplinary LNG studies, integrating expertise from process safety, digital analytics, reliability, and gas value chain teams.

Strengthen technical excellence across DNV

• Mentor internal staff and support development/upskilling of LNG competencies across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence to ensure consistency, quality, and technical leadership across all LNG‑related engagements.

What we offer

• 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.

About you What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of in‑depth LNG experience, including work on export terminal construction, commissioning, or operations.
• Direct involvement with major LNG Capital projects in the Gulf Coast.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and grow customer relationships using an established industry network.
• Strong technical foundation in LNG processes and practical project execution (construction, commissioning, start‑up).
• Strong technical understanding of major commercial LNG technology licensors, their offerings and pros and cons for regional deployment.
• Proven advisory capability, with experience presenting complex technical topics to both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability and willingness to travel for customer visits, project sites, and industry events.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Experience as owner's engineer, independent engineer, or lender's/insurer's technical advisor for LNG assets.
• Familiarity with digital tools for performance, reliability, or process analytics.
• Professional licensure (PE) or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP).

Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

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 a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a 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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