Principal Power System Studies Expert

DNV GL; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work/life balance

Hybrid working model

Profit share scheme

Insurance coverage

Pension schemes

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Arnhem is seeking a Principal Power System Studies Expert to conduct advanced power system studies and deliver technical insights. This role offers opportunities in renewable integration and project management in a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates bring an MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering and experience with grid simulation tools. Join a dynamic team focused on shaping a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems Studies.
• Hands-on experience with advanced grid simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Python programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies and simulations.
• Analyze integration of renewables and storage.
• Support business development by preparing proposals.

Skills

Power System Studies

Renewable Integration

Project Coordination

Customer Engagement

Technical Documentation

Python Programming

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

PSCAD

ETAP

CDEGS

ATP

Job description

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 coverage.
• Pension Schemes: We prioritize your long-term financial security with competitive pension and retirement benefits.
• Professional Development: We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, with learning from everyday tasks, mentoring, and formal education.
• Hybrid Working: Adapting to the changing world of work.
• Purpose-led organization: Be part of a world-leading company with a clear purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, and the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.
• Supportive and caring culture: Opportunities to connect through social and professional networks, including after-work events and informal meetings.
• Attractive rewards: Flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

About you

With an MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering and a specialization in Power Systems Studies, you bring a solid foundation to the field of power engineering. You have extensive, hands-on experience with advanced grid simulation tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, and ATP. Your proficiency with Python programming complements your technical expertise, enabling you to tackle complex power systems challenges with precision and innovation. Additionally, we would also like to see:

• Extensive knowledge in essential areas, including Power System Studies, Renewable Integration, Testing & Modeling, Grid Code Compliance, Protection & Control, Earthing, Grounding, and Electromagnetic Interference.
• Strong communicator in English, with Dutch skills as a plus.
• Experienced in customer engagement, project coordination, collaborative teamwork, and managing multiple priorities.
• Open to travel and excited to take on new challenges.
• Creative, adaptable, and proactive, with a strong commitment to customer care and building meaningful connections.
• This role welcomes all qualified candidates who bring diverse perspectives and skills.

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.