Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid

DNV; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dublin is seeking a Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant to develop cutting-edge HVDC solutions. The role involves designing systems, leading projects, and collaborating internationally. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering and experience in HVDC projects. This position offers benefits like flexible working options and opportunities for personal development in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in HVDC projects.
• Solid technical knowledge of HVDC integration studies and regulatory standards.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual designs for HVDC and AC systems.
• Perform and develop electrical system studies.
• Lead simulations and system studies for HVDC systems.
• Develop strategies for HVDC multi-terminal projects.
• Deliver clear reports and proposals to customers.

Skills

HVDC system design

Collaboration

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory standards familiarity

Education

Master's 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 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 is based at our Dublin office. However, you can expect business travel to customers and alternative DNV office locations in Europe like London, Bristol, Glasgow, Oslo, Gothenburg, Dresden, Berlin and Arnhem.

Responsibilities

• 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 standardisation 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.

Benefits

As our new joiner to our FlexGrid venture, you will 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:

• Lifestyle benefits (25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, sabbatical leave, flexible working options).
• Wellbeing benefits (including Health Insurance, Annual Health Assessment, Health and Fitness Club membership allowance).
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits.
• Travel benefits (including Annual Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).
• Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health.
• Recognition of Significant Anniversaries.
• Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience, we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next years. We will do this through our 70‑20‑10 philosophy: 70% learning on the job, 20% coaching and 10% training.
• You will be given the opportunity to grow into a people leadership or a commercial leading role where you sell, lead and execute projects to help our customers succeed and therefore achieve our mission to promote an equitable energy transition.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative professional who’s 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.

Qualifications

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

Experience with the following topics would be seen as beneficial:

• 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.

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.