Senior Electrical Engineer

About Us

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.

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, our 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.

• 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

• 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:
The starting pay range for this role is $115,000 – $165,000. Compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 7+ years’ relevant experience in renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery, hydrogen, and/or power electronics)
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE or PEng)
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, and CIGRE standards and guidelines
• Experience in electrical system design and construction (distribution, substation, generation) and electrical system studies/modelling
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other platforms used in engineering analytics, complemented with AI accelerators
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language
• Pre‑employment drug and background screening will be conducted

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university
• Knowledge of protection, controls, and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of bulk electric system operations, reliability standards, and regulations
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for AI, machine learning, and digital tools that enhance engineering workflows and decision‑making
• Demons…