(Senior) Consultant Energy Storage

All locations

Dresden, Germany

Hamburg, Germany

Business:

Energy Systems

Contract type:

Permanent Employee

Job ID:

7167

Overview

About us

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.

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 the role

This position has continuous, ongoing recruitment efforts for future openings.

Our Northern Europe Energy Storage team is expanding its presence in Germany. We invite you to make a difference in the energy transition and join the team in that exciting, fast-growing market. We provide advisory services spanning the entire life cycle of grid-scale BESS projects and systems, including feasibility studies, risk assessments and owner’s engineering. Clients are developers, investors, and suppliers. In this role, you will be a specialist, doer-seller and project manager for the team’s battery energy storage activities. You will collaborate with our local and international energy storage colleagues as well as DNV colleagues in other areas of expertise, to set up and run energy storage projects, in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.

As our Senior Consultant Energy Storage, you will lead and work on multidisciplinary technical consultancy projects for most of your time (65 - 75%). Technical topics include identifying risks and mitigating measures for BESS projects in development, technical advice during procurement / construction / operation, and/or safety and regulatory compliance. The remaining time you will be active on developing our energy storage business in Germany and beyond. You will monitor developments in energy storage market in Germany and abroad and support the team with making strategic choices and continuously improving our way of working.

Tasks you can expect in your role as Senior Consultant Energy Storage:

Execute consultancy / engineering projects on battery energy storage systems (with a focus on Germany), which could include business case assessments, technical due diligence, owner’s engineering, safety / design reviews, and/or training.

Independently drive business development with a focus on Germany, generate proposals, and build client relationships.

Manage smaller and larger projects in (inter-)national teams.

Present DNV’s services at customer meetings and events.

Support DNV's mission and vision and have fun doing it!

What we offer

By joining our international team at DNV, you will contribute to the energy transition through enabling widespread and safe deployment and operation of energy storage systems. You will be part of a company working independently as a voice for the industry, making the world safer smarter and greener by supporting our customers and their long-term high-impact endeavours. You will be part of a high-performing, innovative team that reflects the equality, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. As part of our ambitious and strategically important unit, your professional development will be rapid, comprehensive and continuously adjusted to your interests and competences.

Our benefits:

Attractive total compensation package.

Access to pension scheme, profit share and health care programs.

Flexibility to fit your work with your lifestyle and achieve a good work/ life balance.

Becoming a part of an atmosphere of highly professional, engaged and knowledgeable people.

Guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in networks.

Competence development plans and training programs tailored to your needs.

Being a part of a renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864, and a growing and diverse network with 130 nationalities in 100 countries.

About you

Master's degree in electrotechnical engineering, sustainable energy technology, or similar.

Preferably 3+ years of experience with grid-scale (Li-ion) battery energy storage systems/applications/regulations

Advanced project management skills and understanding of energy storage in transmission and distribution systems.

Strong analytical and communication skills in English and German.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Public Transport

You’ll be offered a "Deutschlandticket" to make public transport a more viable commuting option.

Annual Leave

You’ll be entitled to 30 days annual leave a year and special leave can be granted for moving, compassionate leave and special events such charitable activities, weddings, and funerals.

Mental Health Support

You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our strategic health management and wider workplace health support.

Mentoring Programs

You’ll have access to our mentoring courses and networking opportunities that address specific needs and help everyone develop their skills: from mentoring initiatives to leadership development programs.

Hybrid Work Model

We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and life together in a way that works for you.

Shape Your Career

We support you in exploring different career opportunities or shifting between teams or locations, so that you can shape your career according to what you find motivating. We dare, and so can you.

Ergonomic Workplace

Sit/stand desks, high-quality adjustable chairs and balance balls are just a few examples of what ergonomic office means here. We also make it easier for you to arrange your working space at home with a desk grant.

Jobrad

You’ll have the opportunity to lease up to 2 bicycles as part of our JobRad program, financed through deferred compensation. Thus, you’ll support DNV's goal of reducing our environmental footprint.

Urban sports club

You‘ll have access to our fitness cooperation with Urban Sports Club as part of DNV’s health management. This means that you benefit from an exclusive discount on the use of a wide range of sports and wellness activities whenever and wherever you want.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.