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Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

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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 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 navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry.

About The Role

Do you thrive at the intersection of energy innovation and data infrastructure? DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a growth‑minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Consulting to join our growing team. This leadership position is empowered to support our customers engaged in planning, developing and powering data centers. DNV serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the energy spectrum, including planning energy‑related investments, engineering and consulting services to support the development of new renewable energy resources and power grid interconnection of both generation assets and large load, such as Data Centers.

The ideal candidate for this position is responsible for growing a cross‑disciplinary new business in a highly matrixed organization. They will lead DNV teams to activate a go‑to‑market plan that delivers a broad set of capabilities and solutions to plan, evaluate and power data centers. The Director will have the opportunity to develop a fast‑growing, high‑potential business.

This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Medford, MA, Arlington, VA, Columbus, OH, New York, NY, and Oak Brook, IL, 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. Further details regarding role‑specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the continental U.S.

Why you should work for us

Because within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high‑performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You'll Do

• Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services
• Drive business development efforts with new and existing customers – solidify relationships with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Lead solution development and technical consulting projects supporting customers developing data centers and co‑located generation facilities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to support staff in a highly collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive
• Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV's strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm in the energy infrastructure industry
• Develop and execute a one‑ and three‑year Business Plan that leverages the current market, opportunities and DNV capabilities
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting
• Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
• Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies
• Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that are in line with market needs and DNV's strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting
• Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects
• Lead and develop a go‑to‑market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership plan
• Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams
• The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV's existing capabilities and expertise

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

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.

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 (...@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

About You

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field
• Proven ability to successfully engage with customers, scale a new service and mature it simultaneously
• At least 3 years' experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems
• Deep understanding of data center development life cycle, including the challenges developers have gaining access to power
• Strategic advisory experience in advising clients on go/no‑go decisions, capex strategy and market entry
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively
• Strong skill‑sets in collaboration and working in a highly matrixed, cross‑functional environment
• The role requires 10‑25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills with strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms
• We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

• A professional with a deep understanding of the planning, development, financing and powering of data centers. The person will have hands‑on experience working with data center developers, owners and utilities to achieve desired outcomes.

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