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Senior Power Systems Engineer, Resource Integration

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
120K-175K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
120K-175K Annually
Senior level
Lead power-system studies and resource interconnection analyses for renewable and conventional generation, transmission, distribution, and load applications. Develop and troubleshoot power-system models and automation scripts; conduct power flow, stability, short-circuit, EMT, harmonic, and techno-economic studies. Guide team members, manage technical and commercial project deliverables, engage with RTO/ISO stakeholders, support innovation, and contribute to proposals and customer relationships.
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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 America's evolving power systems landscape?

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Resource Integration (RI) 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 RI 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 Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Medford (MA), New York (NY), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), San Diego (CA), Seattle (WA) or 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 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 steady state, dynamic, short-circuit and/or PSCAD model development for renewable and conventional generation resources including Solar, Storage, Wind and Gas turbines 
  • Apply experience to independently perform, lead others, and advance collective capabilities in studies for power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, Electromagnetic Transients (EMT), harmonics, techno-economics, and related areas for transmission, distribution, load, and generator applications
  • Lead and advance script development and troubleshooting throughout the study process, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, minimizing rework and review needs. Identify and implement modifications to more effectively address workloads
  • Collaborate with, lead, and advance capabilities of team members in understanding study requirements, including technical and commercial items, such as billable hours, to ensure high quality and timely deliverables throughout the study process
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for area(s) related to grid reliability and/or energy markets
  • Conduct and lead technical studies for generator interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability per ISOs/RTOs requirements and methodology
  • Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of generation (including IBR), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles
  • Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes
  • 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
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, company-seeded HSA 
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term 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 $120,000 - $175,000.”

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 ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

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Qualifications

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience to include:
    • In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
    • Hands-on experiences with power-system tools PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, Power-world, and PSCAD

        

    • Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses in transmission planning and/or resource interconnection
    • 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
  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Must possess a valid driver’s 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 pre-employment drug and background screening

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 (3+) 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
About Us
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.

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