Power System Study Engineer

DNV GL, USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Power System Study Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This role involves performing critical electrical system impact studies and stability analyses, contributing to innovative solutions in renewable energy. You will engage in transmission planning and compliance assessments while cultivating strong customer relationships. With a focus on collaboration and diversity, this position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. If you're passionate about advancing renewable energy and making a positive impact on society, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing electrical system impact studies and stability analyses.
• Proficient in using PSS/E for transmission planning and compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical system impact studies and produce technical reports.
• Develop automation scripts for technical simulations and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Electrical System Impact Studies

Dynamic and Transient Stability analyses

Short Circuit studies

Voltage ride through tests

Technical report writing

Project management

Automation scripting

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PSS/E

ASPEN

Job description

Do you have passion working with a diverse, collaborative team to lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy in Power Grids? Are you excited working on electric grid transmission planning, generation, large load interconnection such as data centers ?

DNV Energy Systems' group has an exciting opportunity for a Power System Study Engineer in its Renewables & Power Grids service area. Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the 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.

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You'll Do

• Perform electrical System Impact Studies such as Steady State, Dynamic and Transient Stability analyses for generation, large load interconnections in PSS/E


• Perform Short Circuit studies in ASPEN


• Perform Voltage ride through (VRT) tests, dynamic model quality tests, model benchmarking


• Perform transmission planning & compliance assessments for bulk electric power system in PSS/E


• Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external Customers


• Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget


• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations


• Stay up to date with relevant NERC, ISO/RTO planning procedures, policy changes and developments


• Contribute to the team's research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the 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 Dallas (TX), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oak Brook (IL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA) or San Diego (CA) 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 US.