Power Systems Engineer - Resource Integration at DNV GL USA, INC. in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

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.

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?


The Power System Advisory group has an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Engineer, in its Power System Advisory (PSA) Department. DNV Energy's PSA team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Power System Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the PSA 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), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), 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 power system analyses, including steady state, dynamic, short-circuit and/or transient stability and networking planning
• Perform system wide power flow analysis including steady-state, dynamic stability and short-circuit analysis
• Perform due diligence for M&A projects by reviewing interconnection documents from the data room and identifying the risk associated
• Complete interconnection applications and supporting documentation for projects in various RTOs (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, SPP) and vertically integrated markets (WECC, SERC etc.)
• Evaluate transmission & interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, queue, and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to our stakeholders
• Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes
• Collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• 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

• 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$90,000 - $135,000."

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.

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 accommodation will be addressed confidentially.


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What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience including:
  
  
  • In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
  • Proficiency in system studies and network simulation software such as PSS/E, TARA, PSLF and PSCAD
  • Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses in transmission planning and/or resource interconnection
  
  
• Experience contributing to model development and performing system studies and analyses
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Initiative, self-motivation, and a commitment to meeting deadlines while exceeding client expectations
• 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
• 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

• Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TARA, PSCAD, ASPEN, PSLF, and TSAT
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Power System engineering outside of an academic setting
• Working knowledge of software packages like Python or VBA
• 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

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