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

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)

Multiple medical, dental benefit plans and 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.

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

Bachelor's degree

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 power access challenges

Strategic advisory experience advising clients on go/no‑go decisions, capex strategy, and market entry

Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, manage competing priorities, and oversee multiple concurrent projects

Strong collaboration skills in a highly matrixed, cross‑functional environment

10–25% travel to meet customers and stakeholders in North America

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, translating technical findings into business terms

Pre‑employment drug and background screening will be conducted

What Is Preferred

Professional with deep understanding of the planning, development, financing, and powering of data centers; hands‑on experience working with developers, owners, and utilities to achieve desired outcomes

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

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