DescriptionAre 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
DNV Power Systems Advisory group is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer in the Renewables & Power Grids group. Our team provides creative cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation transmission/distribution systems and hyper scaler loads. The principal engineer must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the Power Systems Advisory 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 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 is based at our DNV office in Toronto (ON) 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.
What Youll Do
Project and Program Leadership:
- Coordinate plan and resource multiple projects ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetary constraints
- Coordinate interconnected 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. This includes working with engineers analysts and other professionals
- Promote monitor and ensure that the teams work meets DNVs 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
- Develop a deep understanding of specific client needs expectations and challenges particularly with key accounts utilizing both onshore wind offshore wind 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
- Maintain and continually enhance deep domain knowledge in the renewable energy sector
- Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations that contribute to their business improvement processes
- Advance team and industry thought leadership
- Identify synergies for customers when working on combining onshore/offshore wind transmission line and other technologies
- Identify new business opportunities interpret market trends and contribute to the expansion of the companys 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
Responsibilities- 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
**Benefits 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.
QualificationsWhat is Required
What is Preferred
- Active PE License
- Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
- 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 three (8) years of experience in resource interconnection working with a consultant performing studies in areas such as resource planning generation interconnection transmission planning and grid resiliency studies with ISO utility firms
- 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