Senior Solar Energy Analyst

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.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
Do you want to be a part of an innovative and high-performing team?Do you enjoy turning complex data into decisions that shape the future of solar energy?DNV Energy Systems’ Renewables and Power Grids group is currently seeking a Senior Solar Energy Analyst to join our Solar Energy Assessments team. In this role, you will be a part of a data-driven organization, providing solar resource and energy assessment services for solar projects across North America.Within DNV, organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society;
endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers;
and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.This role is based at any of our Renewables Advisory DNV North American Canadian offices;
however, candidates located in or willing to relocate to the following markets will be given preference: Montreal, QC, or Toronto, ON.Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.What You’ll Do
Keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive.Conduct long-term solar resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale, distributed generation, commercial & industrial, community solar, residential, and hybrid renewable energy projects. Analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform energy modeling, predict energy production, and conduct statistical uncertainty analyses.Analyze operational production and performance data from solar plants, evaluate resource variability, derive modeling parameters, assess system losses including degradation, and support the development of bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, acquisition, and operational decision-making.Ensure deliverable quality according to DNV's standards: As one of the Senior Solar Energy Analysts on the Solar Energy Assessment team, you will prepare technical reports, collaborate with team members on appropriate assumptions and methodologies, communicate technical findings and project outcomes to customers and other project stakeholders, and conduct technical review and quality assurance activities while contributing to the continuous improvement of DNV's solar energy assessment methodologies and deliverables.Be a part of a trusted and independent data-driven culture: Work with DNV's team of analysts to ensure the latest industry methods, tools, and technologies are implemented. Contribute to process improvements, support the development and maintenance of analytical tools and software workflows, and develop as a trusted expert through technical rigor, innovation, and quality execution.What we offer
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employeesSpecial programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your familyWorkplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employeesRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company matchCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefitsEducation Assistance ProgramFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunitiesConsumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHubAdvancement opportunitiesBenefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto): “DNV provides a reasonable compensation range 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 cities of Vancouver and Toronto, the range of starting pay for this role is $110000 CAD - $170000 CAD.”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.About You
What Is Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering, atmospheric science, mathematics, environmental science, or related quantitative field.Minimum Five (5) years of experience performing a similar role in North America.Comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment principles, solar energy production modeling, solar plant performance analysis, and photovoltaic system operation.Experience conducting Measure-Correlate-Predict (MCP) analyses and understanding solar resource variability and its impact on long-term energy estimates.Strong statistical data-analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel, Python, or other data-analysis software.Proficiency with Python data science packages (e.G., Pandas, NumPy), Jupyter notebooks, version control systems (e.G., Git), and software development workflows.Experience with industry-standard solar modeling software such as SolarFarmer, PlantPredict, PVcase, PVSyst, pvlib, SAM, or similar tools.Ability and experience using approved AI tools to accelerate data analysis, coding, quality checks, research, and technical drafting while independently validating outputs and protecting confidential information.Curiosity and a continuous‑improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance analytical methods, automate repeatable workflows, and improve the quality and efficiency of project delivery.Ability to critically evaluate analytical outputs, identify inconsistencies, and investigate unexpected results.Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word and Excel.Strong overall computer skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong written and verbal English communication skills as the employee would be required to serve customers by email and by phone, both in Quebec, in the rest of Canada, and in the United States.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.Proven QHSSE mindset.We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. Please inform us immediately if you prefer the process to be conducted in French. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.Physical Demands and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Able to sit for long periods of time when working in the office.Repetitive tasks, typing, sitting and interacting with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) most of the day.Most frequently working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment.What Is Preferred
Advanced Degree in engineering, atmospheric science, data science, renewable energy, or a related field.At least Eight (8) years of experience performing solar energy assessments within a consulting environment or renewable energy developer organization, including direct interaction with customers, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.Experience managing customer relationships and participating in customer-facing technical discussions, presentations, and project meetings.Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor, customer expectations, and commercial considerations while managing multiple projects and deadlines.Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.Exigences du poste
Baccalauréat en génie, en sciences de l’atmosphère, en mathématiques, en sciences de l’environnement ou dans un autre domaine quantitatif pertinent.Minimum de cinq (5) années d’expérience dans un rôle similaire en Amérique du Nord.Excellente compréhension des principes d’évaluation des ressources solaires, de la modélisation de la production d’énergie solaire, de l’analyse de la performance des centrales solaires et du fonctionnement des systèmes photovoltaïques.Expérience dans la réalisation d’analyses Mesurer-Corréler-Prédire (MCP – Measure-Correlate-Predict) et bonne compréhension de la variabilité des ressources solaires ainsi que de son incidence sur les estimations de production énergétique à long terme.Solides compétences en analyse statistique de données, avec une maîtrise d’Excel, de Python ou d’autres logiciels d’analyse de données.Maîtrise des bibliothèques de science des données Python (p. ex. Pandas, NumPy), des notebooks Jupyter, des systèmes de contrôle de versions (p. ex. Git) et des flux de travail de développement logiciel.Expérience avec des logiciels de modélisation solaire reconnus dans l’industrie, tels que SolarFarmer, PlantPredict, PVcase, PVSyst, pvlib, SAM ou des outils similaires.Capacité et expérience dans l’utilisation d’outils d’intelligence artificielle approuvés pour accélérer l’analyse de données, la programmation, les vérifications de qualité, la recherche et la rédaction technique, tout en validant de façon indépendante les résultats et en protégeant les renseignements confidentiels.Curiosité intellectuelle et état d’esprit axé sur l’amélioration continue, avec la capacité d’identifier des occasions d’optimiser les méthodes analytiques, d’automatiser les processus répétitifs et d’améliorer la qualité ainsi que l’efficacité de l’exécution des projets.Capacité à évaluer de façon critique les résultats analytiques, à repérer les incohérences et à investiguer les résultats inattendus.Maîtrise des applications Microsoft Office, notamment Word et Excel.Excellentes compétences informatiques générales et capacité à apprendre rapidement l’utilisation de multiples outils logiciels.Capacité à gérer simultanément plusieurs projets.Compétences éprouvées en leadership pour mobiliser, développer et motiver les collaborateurs. Solides compétences en communication écrite et verbale en anglais, puisque l’employé(e) devra servir des clients par courriel et par téléphone, tant au Québec que dans le reste du Canada et aux États‑Unis.Solides compétences organisationnelles et interpersonnelles.Capacité à communiquer de l’information technique de façon claire et concise à des publics techniques et non techniques.Engagement démontré envers les principes de qualité, santé, sécurité, sûreté et environnement (QHSSE).Réussite d’une vérification préemploi comprenant un contrôle des antécédents et un dépistage de drogues.Atouts recherchés
Diplôme d’études supérieures (maîtrise ou doctorat) en génie, en sciences de l’atmosphère, en science des données, en énergies renouvelables ou dans un domaine connexe.Au moins huit (8) années d’expérience en évaluation énergétique solaire au sein d’un cabinet-conseil ou d’une organisation de développement de projets d’énergie renouvelable, incluant des interactions directes avec les clients, les parties prenantes des projets et des équipes multidisciplinaires.Expérience en gestion des relations avec les clients et participation à des discussions techniques, présentations et réunions de projet avec la clientèle.Capacité démontrée à concilier la rigueur technique, les attentes des clients et les considérations commerciales tout en gérant simultanément plusieurs projets et échéances.Les avantages liés à l’immigration, tels que le parrainage de visa ou toute autre forme de soutien en matière d’immigration, ne sont pas offerts pour ce poste.
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