Principal Engineer- EMT and Special Studies

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 the role Are you ready to shape the future of power systems and drive innovation in the energy sector? Do you have a passion for delivering creative, practical solutions that transform the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries? Are you excited about leading groundbreaking projects and delivering exceptional value to customers in North America's evolving power systems landscape? DNV Power Systems' Advisory group is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer with a focus on EMT Studies in the Renewables & Power Grids group. The Principal Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive, be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America, manage commercial projects, deliver technical insight, and delight customers with excellent customer service. 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). We present 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 the 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. 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 align 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, including: 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. 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. Pre‑employment background and drug screening will be conducted. 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 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. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education