Senior Energy Storage consultant

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) seeks a Senior Energy Storage Consultant in Manila, Philippines. The role involves designing, testing, and managing utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with standards, and conducting project management. Responsibilities include technical reviews, bid evaluations, and client relationship management. The position offers flexible work arrangements, generous benefits, and opportunities for training and development within a collaborative team focused on sustainable energy solutions.
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

The Consultant will conduct BESS designing, testing, commissioning, or operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems, which includes the following:
• Review of electrical design of battery-based energy storage technology.
• Review civil, structural, and electrical designs of battery-based energy storage project – design basis calculation, transport and storage arrangement, installation, data communication, commissioning, and testing.
• Design and evaluate the BESS system with applicable standards, codes, guidelines, and regulations (including regulatory requirements).
• Prepare FAT and integration test plans for BESS systems, as well as associated major equipment and components such as transformers, switchgear, etc., and conduct technical reviews of documents provided by suppliers.
• Project management of bids and projects throughout their life cycle – their development phase till their decommissioning via their relevant project development phase and milestones.
• Fundamental aspects and main characteristics of current battery technologies.
• The Consultant will conduct a tendering process and bid evaluations for BESS project investments.
• The Consultant will conduct a techno-economic assessment and technical and safety due diligence for BESS investments.
• The Consultant will lead and deliver battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for DNV's clients.
• The Consultant will work with a team of engineers, project managers, technology suppliers, and contractors to deliver high-quality and cost-effective BESS solutions for our clients.
• The Consultant will provide technical expertise, guidance, and supervision to the project team, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of the project deliverables.
• The Consultant will conduct business development, client relationship management, market intelligence activities, and proposal preparation.
• The Consultant will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportunities to learn from and contribute to the global DNV BESS community.
• The Consultant will enjoy flexible work arrangements for a better work-life balance.
• The Consultant will receive generous paid leaves, pension and insurance policies, and additional benefits.
• The Consultant will have opportunities for training and development assistance, such as training sponsorship, on-the-job training, and training programs.
• The Consultant will be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is at the forefront of the energy transition and the renewable energy sector.
• Additional Benefits:
• Long Service Awards.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement.
• Professional Membership Fees.

What we offer
• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual Leave, Compassionate Leave, Parental Leave, Marriage Leave, Maternity Leave, Prolonged illness)
• Medical benefits
• Maternity Benefits
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance, Salary Continuance Insurance, Worker’s Compensation for all employees, Corporate Business Travel Insurance)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Mobile Phone Reimbursement.
• Profit Share
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

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.

About you

Requirements
• Have at least five years of experience designing, testing, commissioning, or operating utility-scale renewable or battery energy storage systems.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the power grid systems industry, with a proven track record of delivering complex and challenging projects.
• Must be a bachelor's degree holder, preferably with a master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field).
• Have strong client management, team management, and process management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse and multicultural team.
• Familiarity with the relevant standards, codes, and regulations for BESS system calculation and design (civil, structural, and electrical), installation, operation, maintenance, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Must have project management and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing to travel occasionally to support project delivery and business development activities.