Description

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 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 Energy Engineer with deep expertise in data center energy systems to support the Silicon Valley Power (SVP) EnergyEfficiency Incentive Program. This role involves conducting technical assessments, reviewing energy models and efficiency applications, performing on-site assessments, audits, and inspections, and delivering customer education. The Energy Engineer will also manage projects, guide customers through the incentive process, and engage in community outreach to promote program participation and awareness.

This role is based at our DNV office in Santa Clara, CA, 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.

What You'll Do

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the programs' strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business activities of its customers
• Work with building owners, property managers, and or contractors to provide energy efficiency advice and assistance in participating in energy efficiency programs
• Conduct facility walk-throughs to identify energy efficiency opportunities and generate a corresponding summary report
• Conduct community outreach including program presentations to inform customers and contractors of energy efficiency incentive offerings
• Review and verify technical merits of business customer energy efficiency applications, including calculation of energy savings and verification of equipment specifications
• Review energy models submitted as part of energy efficiency applications to evaluate baseline assumptions and design impacts
• Perform customer site inspections to verify the installation of energy efficient equipment at utility commercial and industrial businesses
• Develop and/or evaluate request for proposals to support energy efficiency projects
• Project management support
• Database management support
• Weekly, monthly, and annual reporting

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*

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.

For more information
https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00.

About you

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar disciplines is required
• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the energy efficiency field
• Experience with eQuest and/or Energy Plus modeling software
• Intermediate level in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• An understanding of key application specific analytical tools including but not limited to data filtering, sorting and pivot tables
• Technical writing experience
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and climb up/down a ladder
• Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly
• A demonstrated positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude
• Excellent English communication (both verbal and written), focus on customer service, organization and grammar skills are essential
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License and reliable transportation
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Understanding of Data Center energy efficiency and experience to conduct energy assessment

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*

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.

For more information
https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00.

About you

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar disciplines is required
• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the energy efficiency field
• Experience with eQuest and/or Energy Plus modeling software
• Intermediate level in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• An understanding of key application specific analytical tools including but not limited to data filtering, sorting and pivot tables
• Technical writing experience
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and climb up/down a ladder
• Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly
• A demonstrated positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude
• Excellent English communication (both verbal and written), focus on customer service, organization and grammar skills are essential
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License and reliable transportation
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Understanding of Data Center energy efficiency and experience to conduct energy assessment