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Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer

FACTS Senior​/Principal System Design Consultant FlexGrid

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: DNV
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you passionate about FACTS technology and the role it plays in advancing the energy transition? Join us at DNV as a Senior FACTS System Design Consultant and play a key part in developing cutting-edge FACTS transmission solutions that enhance affordability, sustainability, and reliability in electricity networks worldwide.

Why DNV?

You will join our innovative global Flex Grid HV venture, dedicated to scaling up HVDC and FACTS technologies. We work with diverse clients—utilities, system operators, developers, investors, government agencies, EPCs, and OEMs—offering services that range from Technical Advisory and Owner’s Engineering to Independent Engineering. Your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of high-voltage electricity transmission.

What you will do:

As our FACTS System Design Consultant you will partner with colleagues on national and international projects, collaborating with teams across DNV in areas like system studies, electrical engineering, offshore wind, permitting, environmental impact analysis, and markets & risk. You provide your expert guidance to the customer, help design and implement FACTS systems that meet evolving industry needs. Lead and contribute to industry training courses, share insights through "lunch & learn" sessions, and represent DNV at conferences and in standards development forums.

Responsibilities you can expect are:

  • Design and Feasibility Studies: Create conceptual designs for FACTS and AC systems, conduct feasibility studies, and assess CAPEX, OPEX, losses, availability and constructability to meet customers’ unique transmission needs.
  • System and Equipment Design: Perform, develop and review electrical system studies, equipment design specs, and general arrangements for FACTS systems and substations.
  • System Studies and Modelling: Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for FACTS systems.
  • Control and Protection Strategies: Develop and review strategies for FACTS multi-terminal projects, focusing on converter control, fault management, and grid code compliance.
  • Technical Negotiations and Testing: Prepare specifications, support tender processes, and witness commissioning tests (FAT/SAT), ensuring solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Reporting and Commercial Offers
    :
    Deliver clear, high-quality reports and proposals to customers.

    • Besides projects you will also collaborate on developing our service portfolio, monitoring market trends, and contributing to annual planning. You will represent DNV at conferences, publish thought leadership, and engage in standardization initiatives (., IEEE, IEC, CIGRE). You will build lasting relationships through business development with new and existing customers, including FACTS OEMs. Finally, you will coach and mentor junior consultants, guiding their technical career growth.

    As our new joiner to our Flex Grid venture, you will collaborate with skilled, passionate colleagues in a dynamic, international setting. Each day brings exciting challenges and opportunities to work with diverse topics, projects and clients. You will have flexibility to shape your role and make a real impact in the team and on our business. Additional benefits on offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Generous Paid Leaves (Public Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Moving House, Examination Leave, Family Responsibility Leave)
  • Medical benefits (Medical Examinations, Eye Tests, Audiometric Tests)
  • Pension and Insurance Policies (Private Medical Insurance)
  • Additional Benefits (Communication, Accommodation/Home Security, Memberships (professional/academic institutions, Gym & Sport Membership, Car Allowances)

    * Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
    • DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we…
    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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