Senior Electrical Engineer

DNV careers • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Join one of the world’s leading renewable energy consulting firms, dedicated to advancing a just energy transition and mitigating climate change! 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; 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. DNV Energy’s Electrical Engineering team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to help shape the direction and application of the services provided by our Renewables and Power Grids group by contributing to high-impact renewable energy and energy transition projects. You will work alongside a team of seasoned experts delivering technical due diligence and advisory support across Independent Engineering (debt and tax equity), Markets & Acquisitions (M&A), Owner’s Engineering, and Electrical Engineering consulting engagements in the North American market and beyond. In this role, you will apply your expertise in power systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation to support project design, development, and construction. You will contribute to a dynamic, high performing team by driving innovation, delivering customer value, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement. This position can be located in our Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Oakland, CA; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA offices, 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. Other DNV offices may also be considered.

Requirements

• Expertise in power systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience in technical due diligence and advisory support
• Strong understanding of transmission, substation, and collection system designs
• Ability to lead proposal development and manage consulting projects
• Experience in business development and client relationship management
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for engineering analysis and decision-making
• Strong communication skills for authoring and reviewing technical reports
• Experience in electrical designs and studies for renewable energy systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with Independent Engineering, M&A Advisory, and Owner’s Engineering
• Knowledge of safety and commissioning procedures in electrical engineering
• Participation in industry committees, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives

Responsibilities

• Act and lead as a collaborative Electrical Engineering subject matter expert across projects
• Author and review technical reports cross organizationally with internal teams (Independent Engineering, M&A Advisory, Owner’s Engineering)
• Critically assess transmission, substation, and collection system designs, with a focus on safety, cost, and functionality
• Lead proposal development and manage small to medium-sized consulting projects
• Drive business development by identifying client needs, shape service offerings, and cultivate long-term relationships with key accounts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and deploy AI-powered tools that support engineering analysis, automation, and decision-making
• Contribute to market positioning and thought leadership (committees, conferences, webinars, whitepapers, blog posts)
• Review electrical designs and associated studies for solar, onshore/offshore wind, high-voltage substations, and other electric system components
• Perform or review power system studies (grounding, reactive power, cable ampacity, collection system design)
• Provide guidance and training in electrical commissioning, safety, and procedures
• Participate in field and analytical work across the full spectrum of electric power systems, with frequent interaction with turbine, solar, energy analysis, environmental, and civil engineering experts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees