Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

Overview

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

Do you thrive at the intersection of energy innovation and data infrastructure? DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a growth‑minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Consulting to join our growing team.

This leadership position is empowered to support our customers engaged in planning, developing and powering data centers. The ideal candidate will grow a cross‑disciplinary new business in a highly matrixed organization, leading DNV teams to activate a go‑to‑market plan that delivers a broad set of capabilities and solutions to plan, evaluate and power data centers.

Locations : This role is based at our DNV office in Seattle, WA; Oakland, CA; San Diego, CA; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Arlington, VA; Columbus, OH; New York, NY; and Oak Brook, IL. Employees will work a dynamic hybrid schedule, typically spending three days per week at an office or client site.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the continental U.S.

What You'll Do

• Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services
• Drive business development efforts with new and existing customers—solidify relationships, create new opportunities, and build a robust sales pipeline
• Lead solution development and technical consulting projects supporting customers developing data centers and co‑located generation facilities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to support staff in a highly collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment
• Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV’s strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm
• Develop and execute a one‑ and three‑year business plan that leverages the current market, opportunities, and DNV capabilities
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting
• Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
• Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies
• Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that align with market needs and DNV’s strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting
• Act as project manager or project sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects
• Lead and develop a go‑to‑market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership plan
• Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with key accounts and other teams
• Bring an innovative and creative mindset, curiosity, and willingness to engage with and leverage DNV’s existing capabilities and expertise

What We Offer

Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.

Compensation (for select states)

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland : DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The starting pay range is $200,000 – $250,000, influenced by skill set, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. For more information : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

About You

What Is Required

What Is Preferred

Immigration‑related employment benefits (e.g., visa sponsorship) are not available for this position.

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