Senior HVDC System Design Consultant

DNV GL - Seattle, WA

Posted: 6/29/2022 - Expires: 9/27/2022

Job ID: 243595063

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Job Description

Senior HVDC System Design Consultant

Location

US-TX-Dallas | CA-ON-Toronto | US-WA-Seattle | CA-QC-Montreal

Requisition ID

2022-18862

Business Area

Energy Systems

Category/Discipline

Consulting

Posting Position Type

Permanent Employee

Local Unit & Position Description

DNV is seeking a Senior HVDC System Design Consultant who will help our customers in North America to develop cutting edge HVDC transmission solutions to secure and improve the affordability, sustainability and reliability of their high voltage electricity transmission portfolios.

Together we deliver specialized and innovative consultancy services to our customers, which are mainly transmission system operators, power utilities, renewable developers, transmission developers and industries.

You will be involved in national (and international) projects where you will also collaborate in and with other teams within DNV such as offshore wind, permitting, environmental impact analysis, markets & risk.

You will be part of the Power System Advisory team which has its base in Dallas, Texas. Your work location would preferably be at one of our DNV offices in Dallas (TX), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Toronto, or Montreal (CA).

What You'll Do

Develop conceptual HVDC and AC transmission system designs, feasibility studies, CAPEX OPEX and availability assessments to address our customer's transmission needs
Perform electrical design and general arrangements of HVDC systems and substations,
Contribute to preparing specifications and tender documentation
Witness commissioning tests such as type, factory- or site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)
Develop (or contribute to) clear and high-quality reports and commercial offers
Contribute to developing our service portfolio / roadmap and the annual plan by monitoring and anticipating market developments
Demonstrate industry engagement by participating in thought leadership, and represent DNV at conferences, in the technical literature and in standardization initiatives such as IEEE, IEC and CIGRE
Perform business development with existing and new DNV Customers
Coach junior consultants and help them develop their technical career path

Position Qualifications

What is Required

Master's degree and/or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar, preferably with a specialization in HV, power electronics and/or control
Minimum 7 years of solid work experience in the HVDC industry
Broad understanding of VSC-MMC HVDC technology and its applications
Familiarity with types of studies and software tools required for VSC-HVDC system integration
Knowledge within US regulatory and planning frameworks and standards (NERC/FERC, IEEE P2800)
Involvement in HVDC related standardization initiatives (IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, CENELEC)
Existing and established network of system operators, utilities, vendors and developers
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time visiting customers, conferences, factories, and sites
Excellent technical communication skills (both verbal and written), organization and grammar skills are essential
We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screen

What is Preferred

Experience with multi-terminal HVDC and fault clearing strategies, as well as solutions to enable multi-vendor interoperability
Industrial simulation software experience used for the analysis of HVDC system behavior such as PSS-E, PSCAD, PSLF and others
Experience working with customers in North America

How We Do it

We Care, We Dare, We Share

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.

For more information about your rights under the law, see: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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Diversity at DNV

Meet our Employees

About DNV

Careers in DNV

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 (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

What We Offer

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
Special programs - Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
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
Tuition assistance
Consumer discounts and rewards
Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

Please visit our website at www.dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Job Summary

Veteran Preference

Company Details

Company: DNV GL
Industry: Engineering Services

Job Information

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full Time Employee
Experience: 5+ to 7 Years
Education Level: Master's degree
Job Position: 1 Position(s) Open
Duration: Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Federal Contractor: Yes
Affirmative Action Plan: No

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