Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

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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 assure that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry.

About the Role

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 be responsible for growing 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.

The 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, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location / site. Further details regarding role‑specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

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 with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain 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 in the energy infrastructure industry
• 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 are in line 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

What We Offer

Compensation (California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only)

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The starting pay range for this role in the aforementioned states is $200,000 – $250,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 disability. US 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 (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What is Required

What Is Preferred

Immigration-related employment benefits

Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

Public Safety

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