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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.

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

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

This role is based at our DNV office in Toronto (ON) or Montreal (QB), 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.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within Canada.

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

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.

About You

What is Required

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in Power System and Control
• Hands-on experience with PSCAD software
• Knowledge of inverter-based resources (Wind, Solar, Battery Storage) and associated control
• In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy, small-signal and large-signal control stability
• Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills :
• The employee would be required to serve customers by email and by phone, both in Quebec, in the rest of Canada, and in the United States.
• The employee would be required to communicate and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues to accomplish X and Y tasks.
• The employee would be answering approximately 50% of his calls from English-speaking clients.
• The employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America.
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. If you prefer the process to be conducted in French, please inform us immediately. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.”.

What Is Preferred

• Active PE License
• Doctorate degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
• Hands on experience performing EMT, SSR studies
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including PSS / E, DigSilent Power Factory, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN
• Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
• Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practices
• Licence PE active

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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