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Project Engineer For On-Site Solutions

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, is at the heart of the global energy transformation. We use data-driven digital solutions to optimize the performance of renewable energy installations around the world. Our work contributes to a more diverse, more sustainable global energy mix.

Are you ready to be part of a growing team and drive technical project execution of our On-Site Solutions for renewable energy? Would you like to work in a collaborative, global, and dynamic environment while supporting companies in accelerating their energy transition? If so, seize this opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply today and join us as Project Engineer for On-Site Solutions at GreenPowerMonitor. Together, we can create a greener tomorrow!

What to expect? As a Project Engineer, you will work in a project matrix organization to implement SCADA and PPC in renewable energy sites.

What you will do

• Analyzing photovoltaic and wind projects to monitor all the variables needed
• Generating single line diagrams of the cabinets including the hardware for the SCADA solution to be deployed, given the project descriptions and Project Manager Indications
• Collaborating with colleagues to reach the schedules for deliveries, and providing assistance with general group activities
• Supporting the commissioning of SCADA systems, including travel for on-site plant visits. You can expect to spend up to 50% of your time at renewable energy sites.
• Configuration of the software to get the best value of the data
• Technical report writing, critical reviewing, and professional presentation to clients

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, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and Connecticut: "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, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and Connecticut only, the starting pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000.

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About You

What is required

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience providing engineering and technical advice to renewable energy projects within solar PV, wind and/or BESS
• Knowledge about industrial communication protocols like MODBUS or other relevant
• Ability to create single line diagrams (AutoCAD)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to navigate seamlessly through the demands of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft clear and accurate reports and share technical concepts in concise manner
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is preferred

And if you've got these in your back pocket, consider it a bonus:

• Experience working with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of Linux and networking
• As a person, you demonstrate proactivity and infuse enthusiasm and self-motivation to learn and embrace challenges. You exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills, effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders. Overall, you have a collaborative spirit and team-oriented approach.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 7022
• Job Category Engineer
• Posting Date 07/02/2026, 02:32 PM
• Locations Austin, TX, United States Oakland, CA, United States Houston, TX, United States (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time