Senior Power System Engineer- EMT Studies

Location: Dallas, TX, United States

DNV Energy Systems’ Power Systems Advisory group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power System Study Engineer with a focus in EMT Studies, 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 Senior 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 be a subject matter expert in delivering technical insights and delighting customers with excellent customer service.

 At DNV our organizational culture and 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 ideally will be based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), 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

• Perform 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 etc.
• Develop/tune PSCAD models, perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking analysis
• Produce and/or review quality technical reports and presentations for external Customers and for both internal and external stakeholders
• Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EMT and special studies
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area related to transmission grid reliability
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
• Actively attend (in person or remote) industry stakeholder meetings
• Stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of NERC, FERC 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 new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities

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