Junior/senior Wind Energy Engineer

Local Unit & Position Description:
Do you want to learn from the most experienced team in Wind and renewable? DNV Energy division is seeking a
**Junior/Senior Wind Energy Engineer** to join our Project Engineering and Due Diligence (PE&DD) team in France. This role is to enhance capabilities and increase resources of the PE&DD team, which oversees Technical Due Diligences (TDD) for project financing and merge and acquisition (M&A) processes and Owner’s Engineering (OE) and Construction Monitoring services for wind energy projects. There will be opportunities to work across various technologies such as solar, storage, and electric vehicles.

This position would be based out of our Paris office, although other locations might be also discussed.

**Tasks may include**
- Performance of Technical Due Diligence - You will perform a technical risk assessment of a renewable project, including:

- Construction contracts (turbine supply and balance of plant)
- Operation and maintenance contracts
- Grid Connection Agreements
- Power Purchase Agreements
- Assessment of Balance of Plant (civil and electrical infrastructure)
- Wind technology and site suitability assessment (climatic conditions, acoustic, ground conditions, etc.)
- Assessment of project construction schedule
- Review of project authorizations, licenses or land securement contracts
- Evaluation of technical inputs for Project’s Financial Model

NOTE: Detailed experience in one or several of the aspects listed above would be valued but is not mandatory
- Project management of medium/large size projects and portfolios - Coordination of a team of specialists (locally and internationally) to provide top level technical advisory and deliver high quality reports
- Owner’s and/or Lender’s Engineer (also known as Independent Engineer) during pre-construction and construction phase of the projects:

- Technical Due Diligence reports for support Project Financing or M&A decisions
- Construction monitoring to assess construction progress and control the quality of the work
- Monthly construction meeting organization with the contractor(s)
- Approval of contractual payment schedule condition precedents
- Approval of take-over condition precedents and punch list issuance
- Commercial support (awareness of market trends, participation in industry conferences, proposal management and winning new business)
- Technology scouting and market watch
- Assistance with general group activities.

Position Qualifications:

- Academic degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, other degrees will be considered with demonstrated understanding of technical aspects and experience in financing of renewable projects
- Knowledge of general energy market and, in particular, about renewable energy market in France would be valuable
- Previous TDD experience within the renewable energy industry or renewable energy taught course modules would be valuable
- Experience in development, design, review and/or supervision of renewable projects would be valuable: including technology, civil and electrical infrastructure works and/or grid interconnection. Experience in other kind of energy projects would be valuable
- Fluent in French, Excellent English language skills are essential for working in an international environment
- Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, curious and energetic
- Business and customer oriented, focusing on delivering high quality results
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, domestic and international.

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 complex, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity