Power System Engineer - EMT Studies

Pay range

$80,000 – $135,000 / yr

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.

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.

DNV Energy Systems’ group has an exciting opportunity for a Power System Engineer (EMT Studies) in its Renewables & Power Grids service area. Our team provides creative, cost‑effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

The Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America. The ideal candidate will contribute in delivering technical insights and providing customers with excellent customer service.

This role is based at our DNV office in Dallas (TX), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA), 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.

• Perform Electro‑magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies such as sub‑synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro‑resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), harmonic, energization etc.
• Develop/tune PSCAD models, perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking analysis.
• Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external customers.
• Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget.
• Stay up to date with relevant industry standards such as IEEE, NERC, CIGRE.
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations.
• Contribute to the team’s research and innovative activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to enhance team’s performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements.
• Cultivate customer relationships, technical advisory support for generations, and large load interconnections connecting to transmission system.

• 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.

For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, District of Columbia, Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $80,000 – $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.

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