Head of Section (Director) Solar Energy Assessment

Company: DNV
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Local Unit & Position Description


To enable Energy Systems to achieve its strategic ambitions and become future fit, we need leaders who drive business operations to meet customers expectations while also continuously improving the way we work. Renewables & Power Grids is therefore seeking the Head of Section (Director) to further scale, innovate, increase the accuracy, and speed up the delivery of solar energy assessments. The Head of Section optimizes business operations and improve the long-term performance of the section. They work closely on commercial opportunities to strengthen and expand business, including driving the doer/seller culture. They direct the service line activities and drives technical competence development within the Solar Energy Assessment aligned with Energy Systems strategy. The Head of Section has a strong focus on delivery, innovation and utilization, gains efficiency within the section. They partner with KAMs, MAMs and Segment Leads in delivering an excellent customer experience while stimulating collaboration within their section/ team as well across the organization. They must ensure that they have the right number of staff with the right capabilities and strives for a high performing collaborative culture and exceptional employee experience.


This position will preferably be based out of our Seattle office. We will consider other DNV renewables offices such as Medford, Oakland, or Austin.


What you ll do


Build, implement and maintain the Solar Energy Assessment business plan

Ensures an efficient & consistent delivery of services in line with customer expectations.

Optimizes business performance through delivery management, cost-efficient business operations, improvement of the utilization rate and an aligned workforce plan

Drive innovation in Solar Energy Assessment by proposing new improvements, tools, and business practices to further our leadership position in the industry

Empower employees, foster professional growth and progression, and encourage employee retention through personnel evaluation process, coaching and mentoring, and training

Creates a flexible workforce and automates workflows to deal with variable workload

Builds and strengthens a strong internal culture based on company s values

Supports the Head of Department in strategy and decision making

Stimulates a high performing culture, sets direction, is output driven and act as a role model for and inspiring employee experience

Ensures that employees have the required technical competences and owns the pipeline for technical talent

Promotes team capabilities internally and externally

Actively collaborates with Service Area Leaders and corresponding role (s) in other business lines to evolve the service portfolio and capture customer opportunities

Owns talent pipeline and development of technical talent/future needed capabilities

Foster an inclusive culture where employees can grow, feel valued and have a sense of belonging

Position Qualifications


What is required


Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university

5+ years of relevant industry experience

3+ years of professional experience in solar energy assessment

Experience in managing a team, with the proven ability to develop a high-performing culture in a fast-paced changing and complex environment

Proven leadership skills to engage, develop, and motivate employees

Demonstrated excellence in written communication and presentation abilities

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening


What is preferred


Master s Degree in relevant field such as engineering or physical science

Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time

5+ years of leadership experience with the ability to strategize, inspire and achieve goals

2+ years in an innovation and/or product management role

Authored any relevant IEEE papers


Personal Qualities


Communicate effectively, is pragmatic, builds strong relationships and can influence

Hold strong leadership skills and ability to engage, develop and motivate own employees

Ability to create trust through robust delivery and strong relationship building

Have the ability to respect and understand cultural diversity and be able to communicate and relate to a number of personnel at different levels

Demonstrate foresight know what is happening in the market, how will it impact us and what do we do to adapt to it

Keep a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented mindset

Be self-motivated, resilient and cope with work pressure

Comfortable to delegate/ lead with distributed leadership style

Promotes a diverse and inclusive culture

Continuous improvement and high-quality delivery mindset

Operational/Sales mindset and focuses on client relationship building

Coaching skills to empower team

Cultivates a broad and diverse network


How We Do ItWe Care, We Dare, We ShareDNV 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.


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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 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 accommodations will be addressed confidentially.


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

Special programs Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family

Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace

401(k) with company match

Company provided life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Consumer discounts and rewards

Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities

Advancement opportunities


**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**


Please visit our website at www.dnv.com


Company & Business Area Description


DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise, we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions. We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complexes, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.


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