Power System Study Engineer

Do you have passion working with a diverse, collaborative team to lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy in Power Grids?  Are you excited working on electric grid transmission planning, generation, large load interconnection such as data centers ?

DNV Energy Systems' group has an exciting opportunity for a 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 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 contribute in delivering technical insights and providing customers with excellent customer service.

Why you should work for us? 

Because 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 role is based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA) or San Diego (CA) presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US.

What You'll Do

• Perform electrical System Impact Studies such as Steady State, Dynamic and Transient Stability analyses for generation, large load interconnections in PSS/E
• Perform Short Circuit studies in ASPEN
• Perform Voltage ride through (VRT) tests, dynamic model quality tests, model benchmarking 
• Perform transmission planning & compliance assessments for bulk electric power system in PSS/E 
• Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external Customers 
• Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
• Stay up to date with relevant NERC, ISO/RTO planning procedures, policy changes and developments 
• Contribute to the team's research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the team's performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements
• Cultivate customer relationships, technical advisory support for generations, and large load interconnections connecting to transmission system

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, 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** 

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: "DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $83,000 - $135,000."

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, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

For more information 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electric power systems
• Minimum 2 + years of direct working experience to include transmission planning, expansion, generation and/or large load interconnection related analyses, NERC reliability standards such as TPL/MOD/CIP
• Minimum 2 + years of hands-on experience with power-system tool such as PSS/E
• In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
• Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including ASPEN, TARA 
• Active PE License
• Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
• Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python
• Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practices