Power Systems Engineer - Resource Integration
Power Systems Engineer - Resource Integration
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Job Description
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 Americas evolving power systems landscape
The Power System Advisory grouphas an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Engineer 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 Power System Engineer 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 delightingcustomers 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 highperforming and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity respect and diversity we wish to see in the world.
This role is based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX) Houston (TX) Medford (MA) Oak Brook (IL) Portland (OR) Seattle (WA) Austin (TX) 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 rolespecific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US.
What Youll Do
- Perform power system analyses including steady state dynamic shortcircuit and/or transient stability and networking planning
- Perform system wide power flow analysis including steadystate dynamic stability and shortcircuit analysis
- Perform due diligence for M&A projects by reviewing interconnection documents from the data room and identifying the risk associated
- Complete interconnection applications and supporting documentation for projects in various RTOs (CAISO PJM NYISO MISO ERCOT SPP) and vertically integrated markets (WECC SERC etc.
- Evaluate transmission & interconnection tariffs costs timelines queue and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to our stakeholders
- Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes
- Collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules budgets and deliverables
- Contribute to the teams research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the teams performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements
Responsibilities
- 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 companyseeded HSA
- Employerpaid therapistled virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance shortterm and longterm 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$90000 $135000.
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 . Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
For more information
- Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
- At least 1 year of relevantwork experience including:
- Indepth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
- Proficiency in system studies and network simulation software such as PSS/E TARA PSLF and PSCAD
- Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses in transmission planning and/or resource interconnection
- Experience contributing to model development and performing system studies and analyses
- Ability to work in a dynamic team environmentand collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules budgets and deliverables
- Initiative selfmotivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines while exceeding client expectations
- 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
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10 of the time
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct preemployment drug and background screening
What is Preferred
- Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
- Demonstrable handson experience with power system analysis software packages including PSS/E TARA PSCAD ASPEN PSLF and TSAT
- 1 to 3 years of experience in Power System engineering outside of an academic setting
- Working knowledge of software packages like Python or VBA
- 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
