DNV · 1 day ago
Power System Engineer - EMT Studies
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $135K/yrDNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management, empowering customers with reliable insights for critical decisions. The Power System Engineer will perform Electro-magnetic Transient Studies and develop PSCAD models while ensuring excellent customer service and contributing to the growth of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America.
Electrical DistributionEnergySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies such as sub synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro-resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), harmonic, energization etc
Develop/tune PSCAD models, perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking analysis
Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external Customers
Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
Stay up to date with relevant industry standards such as IEEE, NERC, CIGRE
Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
Contribute to the team’s research and innovative activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to enhance 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
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in Power System and Control
Hands-on experience with PSCAD software
Knowledge of inverter-based resources (Wind, Solar, Battery Storage) and associated control
In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy, small-signal and large-signal control stability
Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
Preferred
Active PE License
Doctorate degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
Hands on experience performing EMT, SSR studies
Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis
Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, DigSilent Power Factory, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN
Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practices
Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
401(k) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
Career advancement opportunities
Company
DNV
DNV provides digital solutions for managing risk and improving safety and asset performance for ships, pipelines and more.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
DNV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $0.4M
2023-09-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Wendy Clarkson
Chief Executive Officer
Ciara Cooper
HR Business Partner
Recent News
Renewable Energy Magazine
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase