Senior Power System Studies Expert

DNV Group; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems Netherlands is seeking a Senior Power System Studies Expert to lead complex grid studies, modelling and analysis for the energy transition. You will work on renewables integration, energy storage, HVDC/FACTS and grid code compliance, collaborating with customers and cross‑functional teams in Arnhem.

You will develop technical proposals, review work, present findings, and support business development while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in power system studies and grid analysis.
• Skilled in grid code compliance and stability analysis.
• Ability to present findings clearly to customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grid modeling, simulations, and power system studies.
• Develop technical reports and commercial proposals.
• Present findings to customers and team members.
• Support business development through proposals and client engagement.
• Manage work within budget and timeline constraints.

Skills

Grid modeling

Power systems analysis

Renewables integration

HVDC modelling

Project management

Job description

The Power Systems Planning team at DNV Energy Systems Netherlands is looking for Senior 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 Senior 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 collaborate 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.