Senior Power Systems Engineer, Resource Integration

DNV•Houston, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Resource Integration (RI) Engineer to join the Renewables & Power Grids group. This role focuses on providing creative, cost-effective, and practical solutions for stakeholders in power generation, transmission/distribution systems, and hyper-scaler loads. The ideal candidate will possess vision and drive, be passionate about contributing to the growth of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America, and identify market opportunities for innovation. The position involves managing commercial projects, delivering technical insight, and ensuring customer satisfaction. DNV's culture emphasizes influencing the world for future generations, promoting the widespread deployment of renewables to address climate change, achieving success through customers, and fostering a high-performing, innovative, equitable, respectful, and diverse environment. This role offers a dynamic hybrid schedule, typically requiring three days per week in a DNV office or client location/site. The position may be based in Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Medford (MA), New York (NY), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), San Diego (CA), Seattle (WA), or Austin (TX), with potential consideration for other DNV offices in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
At least 5 years of relevant experience
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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.”
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