Site Visit Inspector

Do you enjoy being where energy projects come to life Can you turn field observations into clear practical insights for customers and technical teams Are you ready to help strengthen quality and safety across energy projects

DNV Energy Systems Renewables and Power Grids Advisory group is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering Environmental Permitting & Sustainability (EEPS) department. This field-focused role will support construction monitoring site observation and in office technical work across large to small scale energy system projects.

You will serve as a field ambassador for DNV documenting construction progress quality observations non-conformances safety observations and potential schedule impacts. You will work closely with civil electrical environmental HSE Owners Engineering and Independent Engineering subject matter experts while independently managing field logistics and producing clear timely reports. As part of our Renewables and Power Grids group youll help shape a sustainable future while developing your career in an environment that values equity respect and diversity. If youre passionate about organizing complex projects enjoy engaging with a variety of personalities and want to make a real impact come join our journey!

This position can be located in our Houston TX; Austin TX; Dallas TX; Medford MA; or Portland OR. offices presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either aDNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

Significant travel across the United States and Canada is expected.

Why You Should Work for Us

Within DNVs Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and reliable operation of energy assets support our customers success and contribute to DNVs purpose of safeguarding life property and the environment. You will join a collaborative technically diverse team that values safety integrity continuous learning and practical customer solutions.

What Youll Do

• Conduct site visits for wind solar battery energy storage and thermal generation projects including active construction sites and operating facilities.

• Observe and document construction progress workmanship installation quality QA/QC activities non-conformances and potential schedule impacts.

• Support construction monitoring Owners Engineering Independent Engineering due diligence commissioning observation factory visits asset management compliance reviews end-of-warranty reviews and root cause analysis.

• Perform field observations across civil and electrical scopes recognize when specialist input is required and coordinate promptly with DNV subject matter experts.

• Prepare accurate concise and timely site visit reports using approved DNV templates and digital / AI-enabled tools and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.

• Participate in pre-visit planning by completion of the following: review of technical reports and drawings job safety and environment analyses site orientations and post-visit closeout activities.

• Maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) trainings certifications and readiness for varied field conditions.

• Communicate professionally with customers contractors project managers site personnel and internal technical teams in-person and/or in a virtual forum.

• Independently manage travel availability documentation and competing field assignments in accordance with safety protocols.

• Support desktop technical and operational assignments during lower field-demand periods to maintain utilization and broaden capability and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.

• Actively contribute to reporting of HSE incidents internally within DNV to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• 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 Connecticut Illinois Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Virginia and Washington: 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 Connecticut Illinois Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Virginia and Washington only the starting pay range for this role is $85000 - $100000

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. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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is Required

• Associate degree or technical diploma in wind energy renewable energy electrical technology civil/construction technology engineering technology or a closely related field; equivalent directly relevant field experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience in wind solar battery energy storage oil gas LNG commissioning renewable-energy construction operations and maintenance or construction inspection.

• Demonstrated interviewing investigation root-cause analysis and evidence gathering skills.

• Demonstrated experience working safely on active construction or operating energy sites.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically (US and Canada) and with potential to travel up to 10% internationally including multi-day assignments and occasional short-notice travel.

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and terrain and to use required PPE.

• Ability to climb ladders up to 160 meters in height.

• Strong organization schedule-management interpersonal and independent decision-making skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and both interest and ability to learn DNV reporting and digital/AI-enabledtools.

• A valid U.S. or Canadian drivers license and ability to meet company travel and vehicle-use requirements.

• Ability to meet site-specific access safety background-screening and drug-screening requirements.

• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills including the ability to prepare clear detailed technical reports presentations and emails and explain technical observations to non-technical audiences in-person and/or in a virtual forum.

• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Wind turbine technician or traveling commissioning technician experience.

• Experience across more than one technology or sector: wind gas oil LNG data center industrial facilities solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.

• Construction QA/QC Owners Engineering Independent Engineering lenders engineering or EPC oversight experience.

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification or equivalent recognized construction-safety training.

• Certified safety Professional

• First Aid CPR and AED certification.

• Wind turbine climb working-at-heights fall-protection or fall-arrest training.

• HSE (including process safety and occupational health and safety) observation auditing and environmental compliance experience.

• Experience with renewable-energy commissioning end-of-warranty inspections distributed generation rooftops or carports.

• Experience creating field reports with photographs issue tracking and clear recommended follow-up actions.

• Ability to communicate in French for assignments in Canada particularly Quebec.

Physical and Work Environment

• Frequent walking and standing on uneven terrain and active construction sites.

• Periodic climbing of ladders stairs platforms or wind turbine structures when trained authorized and required for the assignment.

• Ability to carry and use typical field equipment and PPE subject to the essential-function review and reasonable accommodation process.

• Work may occur around construction equipment energized-facility boundaries heights noise dust heat cold rain hazardous waste or emissions and other site-specific conditions.