
Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Develop unique technical solutions and offerings for data center advisory services, in markets and risk advisory, power systems, and technical due diligence.
- 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 opportunities development and technical consulting projects supporting Customers developing data centers and co-located generation facilities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to supporting staff in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive
- 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, including taking stock of the current market, opportunities, qualifications, and present to the SVP of Renewables
- Provide or procure via partnerships, subject matter expertise on data center energy systems, performance optimization, PUE benchmarking, cooling strategies, and grid-interactive operations
- 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
- Lead data center customers though contract negotiation and execution while staying in alignment with company requirements
- 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
- In consult with Marketing & Communications, developing a go-to-market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership campaign
- Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams
- Maintain awareness of relevant regulations, industry trends, and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.4, Title 24, Uptime Tier Standards, FERC rules, etc).
- The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV's existing capabilities and expertise.
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
- Special programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
- Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
- Advancement opportunities
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field
- Demonstrated experience in an entrepreneurial position, successfully engaging with Customers, scaling a new service and maturing 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 data center mechanical, electrical, IT, infrastructure systems, etc
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating feasibility, power and colling capacity, risk and return on investment
- Strong project management skills
- Strategic advisory experience in 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 skillsets in collaboration and working in a highly-matrixed, cross-functional environment
- The role requires 10-25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with Customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America
- Strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct pre-employment background screening
- At least 3 years' experience with network security, cloud security, hybrid infrastructure, architecture design, and technology management