Principal Engineer- EMT and Special Studies

Principal Power System Engineer

DNV Power Systems' Advisory group is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer with a focus on EMT Studies, in the Renewables & Power Grids group.

Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in power generation, transmission/distribution systems and hyper scale loads. The Principal 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, deliver technical insight and delight customers with excellent customer service.

At DNV our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matter 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 highly performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

This role ideally will be based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA) or Medford (MA), 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

Project and Program Leadership:

• Coordinate, plan, and resource multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetary constraints
• Coordinate EMT projects to ensure alignment with overarching business goals and client objectives
• Work in collaboration with department leadership on projects and programs, including those you undertake
• Collaborate with experts across various disciplines to provide holistic solutions to clients. This includes working with engineers, analysts, and other professionals
• Promote, monitor, and ensure that the team's work meets DNV's quality standards and best practices
• Author, review, or approve project proposals and deliverables
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts including tool development, process refinement, digitization efforts and lessons learned activities
• Mentor other team members and guide them through tasks

Client Management:

• Develop a deep understanding of specific client needs, expectations, and challenges, particularly with key accounts utilizing onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage, transmission line, and other technologies
• Adapt approach to aligning with specific client requirements, ensuring tailored solutions
• Bring greater standardization on how we contextualize risk in a way that our customers and internal experts can digest

Technical Expertise:

• Maintain and continually enhance deep domain knowledge in the Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies such as sub synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro-resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), harmonic, energization, small-signal and large-signal control stability, etc.
• Hands-one experience with PSCAD software
• Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations that contribute to their business improvement processes
• Advance team and industry thought leadership

Business Development:

• Identify synergies for customers when working on combining onshore/offshore wind, solar, battery storage and transmission line, and other technologies
• Identify new business opportunities, interpret market trends, and contribute to the expansion of the company's client base
• Engage in networking and relationship-building activities focusing on strategic clients
• Author, review, and/or approve project proposals keeping in mind departmental goals and customer requirements

What We Offer

• 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 $180,000 - $235,000."

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 (View email address on click.appcast.io). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information

About You

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant experience to include:
• In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy and EMT studies
• Hands-on experience 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
• Experience in driving strategy and implementing business plans
• Experience in the context of engineering, estimation, construction, development, origination, consulting, project management, technology, asset management, or finance
• Business development experience
• 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
• You must possess a valid driver's license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public transport when required
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment background and drug screening

What is Preferred

• Active PE License
• Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems- EMT studies
• 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 eight (8+) years of experience in resource interconnection working with a consultant performing studies in areas such as resource planning, generation interconnection, transmission planning, grid resiliency and EMT studies with ISO, utility firms or renewable energy development companies
• Working knowledge of automation scripts such