Senior Electrical Engineer - Wind onshore/offshore

at  DNV

ABOUT US

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about renewable energy and looking to expand your impact? Are you interested in having a hand in shaping the direction of the fast-growing wind, offshore wind, and hydrogen industry? DNV s Energy Transition Outlook predicts that we will exhaust the 1.5 degree carbon budget in 2028. How will you spend your next 5 years making a measurable impact on climate change mitigation?
DNV Energy s Electrical Engineering team is growing rapidly. Our team is comprised of highly skilled electrical engineers performing owner s engineering, preliminary design, interconnection services, technical due diligence for new construction and repowering, and construction monitoring for the wind, offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage, and emerging technologies industries.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Wind Onshore/Offshore to join our team. The Senior Engineer s skillset will both shape the direction and application of expertise to services, as well as complement a group of highly skilled, Senior- and Principal level experts making a daily impact in the development, design, and construction of projects. The Senior Engineer, depending on skillsets and interest, will perform a wide variety of technical tasks applying experience and training in electrical power systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation in support of the design, development, and construction of renewable energy projects.
Within DNV s Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, 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; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.
This position can be located in our Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Oakland, CA; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA offices. Other DNV offices may also be considered.

WHAT YOU LL DO:

• Act as a collaborative subject matter expert on electrical engineering projects, authoring and/or reviewing technical reports alongside a variety of internal teams, including independent engineering, asset operations, onshore and offshore wind advisory, permitting, civil engineering, turbine technology, power systems advisory (grid and markets studies group), and other teams globally
• Review electrical designs and interconnection contracts and studies for onshore wind, offshore wind, high voltage substation design, and other projects
• Support business development activities in North America, by demonstrating curiosity and engaging in authentic, expertise-driven discussions with DNV s 25+ key accounts and over 100+ renewable energy customers in North America. Identify opportunities across multiple renewable energy types to offer value-added services to customers as a seller-doer
• Support strategy, market positioning, and develop thought leadership (committee engagements, conference attendance and developing webinars, guides and standards development, whitepapers and/or blog posts)
• Perform or review power system studies such as grounding, reactive power, cable ampacity, and preliminary collection system design using computer software and other methods
• Provide guidance and training in electrical commissioning, safety, and procedures
• The Electrical Engineer will enjoy a wide variety of field and analytical work including in-depth work in the full spectrum of electric power systems, with frequent interaction with experts from the related turbine, energy analysis, environmental, and civil engineering groups