Senior Power System Study Engineer

at  DNV

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 believe in a vision of a carbon-free power grid?
DNV Energy Systems group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power System Study Engineer, in its Renewables & Power Grids service area. Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Senior Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in delivering technical insights and providing customers with excellent customer service.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Perform electrical power system steady state, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability analyses for renewable generation interconnection including Wind (Onshore, Offshore), Solar, Storage, hybrid projects
• Perform electrical grid short term and long term transmission planning studies for onshore and offshore generation interconnections, load interconnections, transmission development and interconnections
• Perform Voltage ride through (VRT) studies, dynamic model quality tests, model benchmarking analysis using different power system modeling software
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in transmission planning steady state, dynamic and transient stability studies
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area related to transmission grid reliability
• Produce and/or review quality technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
• Actively attend (in person or remote) industry stakeholder meetings
• Stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of NERC, FERC planning procedures, policy changes and developments
• Contribute to the teams research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the teams performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements
• Cultivate new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities