Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid

DNV; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional development and career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Access to employee retail discount site

Job summary

A global energy consultancy seeks a Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant in Glasgow, Scotland, focused on developing cutting-edge HVDC transmission solutions. This role involves collaborating on national and international projects, leading feasibility studies, and guiding HVDC system design. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in HVDC projects, and a passion for innovative energy solutions. Benefits include flexible working and substantial professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in HVDC projects, including development phases.
• Solid technical knowledge of HVDC regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
• Experience in developing conceptual designs for HVDC systems.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual HVDC systems and conduct feasibility studies.
• Lead simulations and system studies for HVDC systems.
• Develop control and protection strategies for HVDC projects.
• Create control and protection strategies for multi-terminal HVDC projects.
• Support tendering, FAT/SAT testing, and customer reporting.

Skills

HVDC integration studies

Electrical Engineering

Technical communication

Regulatory standards knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS®E

PSCAD

PSLF

Job description

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

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

Why DNV

You will join our innovative global FlexGrid 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 HVDC 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 HVDC 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. This role offers flexibility in work location, with a preference for being near our Arnhem (Netherlands) office or one of DNV’s alternative office locations in Europe: London, Bristol, Glasgow, Oslo, Gothenburg, Dresden.

Responsibilities You Can Expect

• Design and Feasibility Studies: Create conceptual designs for HVDC 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 HVDC systems and substations.
• System Studies and Modelling: Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for HVDC systems.
• Control and Protection Strategies: Develop and review strategies for HVDC 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 (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CIGRE). You will build lasting relationships through business development with new and existing customers. Finally, you will coach and mentor junior consultants, guiding their technical career growth.

What We Offer

Benefits

• Exceptional development and career progression opportunities
• Non‑contractual Profit Share Scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance; company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), Flu Vaccinations, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free and confidential support, free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Reimbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and online shopping
• Opportunity to grow into a people leadership or commercial leading role where you sell, lead and execute projects to help our customers succeed and promote an equitable energy transition.

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 invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative professional who is excited to contribute their expertise in HVDC system design. If you’re passionate about delivering innovative solutions, thrive in diverse teams, and enjoy making a real impact, this role is for you.

Additionally, We Are Looking For

• A university degree (preferably a master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field) and several years of hands‑on experience in HVDC projects, including the different project development phases.
• Solid technical knowledge of HVDC integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
• Curiosity and solution‑focused mindset, using expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
• Thriving in dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environments.
• A clear communicator who excels at simplifying complex concepts, and an openness to traveling (up to 20%) to connect with clients, attend conferences, and visit project sites.

Additional Beneficial Topics

• Familiarity with multi‑terminal HVDC systems, fault clearing strategies, multi‑vendor interoperability, and HVDC equipment procurement processes and strategies.
• Experience using industrial simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, PSLF).

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.