Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

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.

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 navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

DNV Energy Systems North America seeks a growth-minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory to lead a cross-disciplinary new business. The Director will grow a fast-growing, high-potential business by launching a go-to-market plan that delivers a broad set of capabilities and solutions to plan, evaluate and power data centers. This leadership position is based at DNV offices throughout the U.S., supporting a dynamic hybrid schedule.

Our Renewables and Power Grids group fosters a culture of equity, respect, and diversity. We work every day to increase the deployment and operation of renewables, to achieve climate objectives, and to create high-performing, innovative solutions across the energy infrastructure sector.

• Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services.
• Drive business development efforts with new and existing customers, solidifying relationships, creating opportunities, and building 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.
• Develop and execute a one- and three-year Business Plan that leverages current market opportunities and DNV capabilities.
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment within the organization.
• 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 subcontractor relationships as needed for 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.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple medical and dental benefit plans, 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, and Maryland, the starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Compensation is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

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 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 ( (see below) ).

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure or a related field
• Proven ability to engage customers, scale a new service, and mature it simultaneously
• At least 3 years' experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems
• Deep understanding of the data center development life cycle and the challenges developers face in gaining power access
• Strategic advisory experience advising clients on go/no-go decisions, capex strategy, and market entry
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively
• Strong collaboration skills in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment
• The role requires 10-25% travel within North America
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business terms
• Pre-employment drug and background screening will be conducted

• Professional with a deep understanding of the planning, development, financing, and powering of data centers, and hands-on experience working with data center developers, owners, and utilities.