Power System Study Engineer
The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within Canada.
About Us
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. 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 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 navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry.
About The Role
Do you have passion working with a diverse, collaborative team to lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy in Power Grids? Are you excited working on electric grid transmission planning, generation, large load interconnection such as data centers?
Why You Should Work for Us
Because within DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, 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. We endeavor to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers and strive to be high‑performing and innovative, reflecting the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.
What You’ll Do
- Perform electrical System Impact Studies such as Steady State, Dynamic and Transient Stability analyses for generation, large load interconnections in PSS / E
- Perform Short Circuit studies in ASPEN
- Perform Voltage Ride‑Through (VRT) tests, dynamic model quality tests, model benchmarking
- Perform transmission planning & compliance assessments for bulk electric power system in PSS / E
- Produce and / or review technical reports and presentations for external customers
- Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
- Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
- Stay up to date with relevant NERC, ISO / RTO 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 customer relationships, technical advisory support for generations, and large load interconnections connecting to transmission system
Where It’s Based
This role is based at our DNV office in Toronto, ON, or Montreal, QC, 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.
Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employeesSpecial programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your familyWorkplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employeesRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company matchCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefitsEducation Assistance ProgramFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunitiesConsumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHubAdvancement opportunitiesWhat Is Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on electric power systemsMinimum 2+ years of direct working experience to include transmission planning, expansion, generation and / or large load interconnection related analyses, NERC reliability standards such as TPL / MOD / CIPMinimum 2+ years of hands‑on experience with power‑system tools such as PSS / EIn‑depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energyStrong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to work in a dynamic team environmentStrong written and verbal English communication skills (the employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America)We conduct pre‑employment background screeningWhat Is Preferred
Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practicesDemonstrable hands‑on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including ASPEN, TARAActive PE LicenseGraduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power SystemsWorking knowledge of automation scripts such as PythonKnowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO#J-18808-Ljbffr