Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

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.

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.

Our Electrical Engineering team in DNV Energy is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help shape the direction and application of the services provided by our Renewables and Power Grids group, 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, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement.

This position can be located in our Toronto, ON;
Calgary, AB;
Montreal, QC 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.

• Lead and collaborate as an 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, focused on safety, cost, and functionality.
• Lead proposal development and manage small‑to‑medium consulting projects.
• Drive business development by identifying client needs, shaping service offerings, and cultivating 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, frequently interacting with turbine, solar, energy‑analysis, environmental, and civil engineering experts.

• Agir et diriger en tant qu'expert collaboratif en génie électrique sur l’ensemble des projets.
• Rédiger et réviser des rapports techniques interorganisationnels avec les équipes internes (ingénierie indépendante, conseil en fusions et acquisitions, ingénierie du propriétaire).
• Évaluer de manière critique la conception des systèmes de transmission, sous‑station et de collecte, en mettant l’accent sur la sécurité, le coût et la fonctionnalité.
• Diriger l’élab oration de propositions et gérer des projets de conseil de petite à…