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 by ensuring energy systems work safely and effectively, using digital solutions. We also help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions happening 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 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.

This position is based at our DNV offices 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. Further details regarding role‑specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

Why you should work for us

Within DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids group, 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. We strive to be high‑performing, innovative, and reflective of the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services
• Drive business development with new and existing customers—solidify relationships, create 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
• Develop and execute a 1‑ and 3‑year Business Plan tailored to market opportunities
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment among teams
• Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
• Identify, analyze, and compare alternative opportunities for new markets and technologies
• Identify, investigate, evaluate strategic business alliances aligned with market needs and DNV’s strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and manage subcontractor relationships necessary for consulting growth
• Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on key highlighted projects
• Lead and develop a go‑to‑market strategy and champion 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, DC, Illinois, Maryland)

DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, and location. Starting pay range : $200,000 - $250,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. U.S. applicants requiring an accommodation may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). For more information : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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What Is Preferred

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

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