Senior HVDC System Design Consultant

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

Our Energy Advisory group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HVDC System Design Consultant, in its Power System Advisory (PSA) Department. DNV Energys PSA team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Senior HVDC System Design Consultant must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the PSA 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 provide customers with excellent customer service.

Develop conceptual HVDC and AC transmission system designs, feasibility studies, CAPEX OPEX and availability assessments to address our customers transmission needsPerform electrical design and general arrangements of HVDC systems and substationsPerform AC network studies, and Grid integration studies (power electronic devices integration into the AC grid)Contribute to preparing specifications and tender documentation Reviewing the OEMs design and study reportsWitness commissioning tests such as type, factory- or site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)Develop (or contribute to) clear and high-quality reports and commercial offersContribute to developing our service portfolio / roadmap and the annual plan by monitoring and anticipating market developmentsDemonstrate industry engagement by participating in thought leadership, and represent DNV at conferences, in the technical literature and in standardization initiatives such as IEEE, IEC and CIGREPerform business development with existing and new DNV CustomersCoach junior consultants and help them develop their technical career path

This position will ideally be based out of our Dallas (TX), Katy (TX), Austin (TX), Medford (MA) or Portland (OR) office.

What We Offer

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

benefitsSpending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter

Benefits, company-seeded HSASpecial programs Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your familyEmployer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through TalkspaceCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability

benefitsTuition assistanceFlexible

work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunitiesAdvancement opportunities

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure,

location, and employee election

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 a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

We Conduct Pre-employment Drug And Background Screening

*Immigration-related employment

benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are available for this position*

About You

Are you passionate about decarbonization of the grid? Are you excited to enable grid reliably to accommodate renewable energy? You can support us by analyzing projects helping our customers achieving these goals.

Minimum

Requirements

You hold a PhD and/or master's degree in Power Systems, Power Electronics, or related fields within Electrical EngineeringExpertise in conducting network studies, such as load flows and short circuit analysesProven track record in power system studies, particularly in the integration of power electronic devices into AC gridsKnowledge extending to HVDC system-level topics, encompassing control and protection strategies, HVDC control validation studies, and real-time digital simulations in RTDS or equivalent environmentsYou have successfully engaged in the complete HVDC project life cycle from at least one of the relevant HVDC disciplinesExcellent written and verbal English communication

skills

What Is Preferred

You possess a deep understanding of network/grid codes and are familiar with US regulatory and planning frameworks and standards (NERC/FERC, IEEE P2800)Your proficiency includes working with power system software packages such as PSCAD, PSS/E, Dig SILENT, or their equivalents10+ years of hands-on and specialized work

experience in the HVDC field, you bring a wealth of knowledge to the tableYou have a broad network with system operators, utilities, vendors and developers, and are recognized as a technical authority in your work fieldYou have

experience with multi-terminal HVDC and fault clearing strategies, as well as approaches to enable multi-vendor interoperabilityYou have

experience in working with any of the latest HVDC advancements, such as grid forming, fault blocking, etcYou already contributing to CIGRE, IEC, and IEEE working groupsYou have

experience in working with customers in North America