Principal Power System Studies Expert

Join DNV as a Principal Power System Studies Expert   

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. 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.
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.
About the role
The Power Systems Planning team at DNV Energy Systems Netherlands is looking for Principal Power System engineers and consultants excited by the energy transition and future power grid challenges. The team works on topics and projects for power system analysis, renewable integration, and grid code compliance. You will explore advanced power concepts such as energy storage, smart grid technologies, and HVDC/FACTS device modelling and control.

Join our team to help shape the future of sustainable energy.
As a  Principal Power System Studies Expert , you will be our key technical lead, conducting power system studies, delivering high-quality analysis, and reviewing work within customer project teams. You will support business development by preparing proposals, engaging with customers, identifying market opportunities, and collaborating with key account managers. In this role, you have opportunities to develop or use your project management skills for projects.
By joining the Power System Planning (PSP) team in Arnhem, you will join a group of 15 dedicated engineers and consultants. Our team supports transmission and distribution operators, industrial clients, and renewable plant developers with specialized power system consultancy. You will work on both national and international projects, often collaborating across teams within DNV and with external partners across Northern Europe and beyond.
Tasks and responsibilities you can expect are:
Conduct grid modeling, simulations, and power system studies to analyze grid behavior.
Carry out in-depth investigations on topics such as:
Integration of renewables and storage.
Power quality and reliability.
Integration of power electronics (HVDC, FACTS, inverters).
Grid code compliance.
Voltage and frequency control, grid stability.
Fault clearance, protection, and control.
Lightning protection, earthing, grounding, and EMC/EMI issues.
Develop, review, and process technical documentation.
Perform site visits, test witnessing, and validation of studies.
Contribute to technical reports and commercial proposals.
Present findings effectively to customers and team members.
Manage work within budget and timeline constraints.
What we offer
As our Principal Power System Studies Expert, you'll 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:
Healthy work/life balance combined with a 38-hour work week.
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days home office.
Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience, we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next years, following our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching, 10% formal training).
Benefits    Profit Share:  You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme, sharing in our success as a business. This is part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.
Insurance:  Travel, life, and accident insurance…