Senior Power Systems Engineer, Resource Integration in , United States

Senior Resource Integration (RI) Engineer , in the Renewables & Power Grids group. Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power , transmission/distribution systems and hyper scaler loads. The RI Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America. The ideal candidate will be aware of market opportunities where we can differentiate and innovate, and they will manage commercial projects, delivering technical insight and delighting customers with excellent customer service.

At DNV our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future 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 we wish to see in the world.

This role is based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Medford (MA), New York (NY), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), San Diego (CA), Seattle (WA) or Austin (TX) 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 steady state, dynamic, short-circuit and/or PSCAD model development for renewable and conventional resources including Solar, Storage, Wind and Gas turbines

Apply experience to independently perform, lead others, and advance collective capabilities in studies for power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, Electromagnetic Transients (EMT), harmonics, techno-economics, and related areas for transmission, distribution, load, and generator applications

Lead and advance script development and troubleshooting throughout the study process, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, minimizing rework and review needs. Identify and implement modifications to more effectively address workloads

Collaborate with, lead, and advance capabilities of team members in understanding study requirements, including technical and commercial items, such as billable hours, to ensure high quality and timely deliverables throughout the study process

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for area(s) related to grid reliability and/or energy markets

Conduct and lead technical studies for generator interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability per ISOs/RTOs requirements and methodology

Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of (including IBR), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles

Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes

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 new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities

What is Required

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

At least 5 years of relevant experience to include: In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy

Hands-on experiences with power-system tools PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, Power-world, and PSCAD

Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses in transmission planning and/or resource interconnection

Knowledge of North American RTO/ISO markets grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices including resource integration studies, NERC standards and ISO/RTO resource interconnection model requirements

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables

Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is

Active PE License

Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems

Demonstrable hands-on experience with power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF, CYME, ETAP, Synergie Electric and/or DIGSILENT, EMTP-RV, PSLF, AUTOCAD AUTODesk

Track record of project management and/or successful completion of project management related training

Minimum three (3+) years of experience in resource interconnection working with a consultant performing studies in areas such as resource planning, interconnection, transmission planning and grid resiliency studies with ISO, utility firms

Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python

Experience performing one or more of the studies; Power flow studies, Transient Stability studies, Resource planning studies, forward looking analysis, Security constraint economic dispatch (SCED) analysis

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 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$120,000 - $175,000.”