Job Description
Overview
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.
About us
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
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 Toronto (ON) or Montreal (QB), 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 Canada.
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
What We Offer
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
Special programs Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability benefits
Education Assistance Program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
Advancement opportunities
Compensation
For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto): DNV provides a reasonable compensation range 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 cities of Vancouver and Toronto, the range of starting pay for this role is $135,000 - $190,000.
About You
What is Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 5+ years of working experience at Utility, ISO/RTO, Consulting environment or renewable energy development companies
Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experiences with power‑system tools such as PSCAD
In‑depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems, renewable energy and EMT studies
Direct work experience in transmission planning and development, generation, or load interconnection related analyses
Knowledge of North American ISO/RTO grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices, system impact studies, NERC standards such as TPL/MOD/CIP
Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python
Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English (The employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America)
We conduct pre‑employment background screening
What is Preferred
Active PE License
Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
Hands on experience performing EMT Studies
Demonstrable hands‑on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF
Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE and CAISO) planning & interconnection practices
EEO Statement
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.
Vue d’ensemble
Nous sommes l’expert indépendant en assurance et gestion des risques. Animés par notre mission, de protéger la vie, les biens et l’environnement, nous donnons à nos clients et leurs parties prenantes des faits et des informations fiables afin qu’ils puissent prendre des décisions critiques avec confiance.
À propos de nous
En tant que voix de confiance pour de nombreuses organisations du monde, nous utilisons nos connaissances pour faire avancer la sécurité et la performance, établir des points de référence sectoriels et inspirer et inventer des solutions pour relever les transformations globales.
À propos du poste
Le groupe consultatif des systèmes électriques de DNV Energy Systems offre une opportunité passionnante pour un ingénieur senior en études systèmes électriques spécialisé dans les études EMT, dans son domaine de service Énergies renouvelables et réseaux électriques.
Notre équipe propose des solutions créatives, économiques et pratiques aux parties prenantes des systèmes de production, de transport et de distribution d’électricité. L’ingénieur principal doit faire preuve de vision, de motivation et de passion pour contribuer à la croissance de l’activité Power Systems Advisory en Amérique du Nord. Le candidat idéal sera un expert dans la matière pour fournir des informations techniques et ravir les clients grâce à un excellent service client.
Chez DNV, notre culture organisationnelle et la manière dont nous influenceons collectivement le monde pour les générations futures comptent profondément pour nous. Notre équipe travaille chaque jour à accroître le déploiement et l’exploitation généralisés des énergies renouvelables afin de lutter contre le changement climatique et d’avoir un impact positif sur la société ; s’efforce d’atteindre notre objectif grâce au succès de nos clients ; et s’efforce d’être très performant et innovant. Notre approche reflète l’équité, le respect et la diversité que nous souhaitons voir dans le monde.
Ce poste devrait idéalement se dérouler dans notre bureau DNV à Toronto (ON) ou Montréal (QB), avec un planning hybride dynamique où les employés passent généralement trois (3) jours par semaine à travailler soit depuis un bureau DNV, soit depuis un site/site client. Des détails supplémentaires concernant les exigences spécifiques au poste seront communiqués lors du processus d’entretien. Le poste peut également être envisagé dans d’autres bureaux DNV au Canada.
Ce que tu vas faire
Réaliser des études sur les transitoires électromagnétiques (EMT) telles que la résonance sous‑synchrone (SSR), l’interaction de contrôle (SSCI), la ferro‑résonnance, la surtension temporaire (TOV), la surtension de commutation (SOV), la tension de récupération transitoire (TRV), l’harmonique, l’énergisation, etc.
Développer/ajuster des modèles PSCAD, effectuer une analyse comparative des modèles PSCAD/PSSE
Produire et/ou examin...
