DNV · 17 hours ago
Senior Power System Engineer- EMT Studies
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expDNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management, dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. They are seeking a Senior Power System Study Engineer with a focus in EMT Studies to provide creative solutions in the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
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 quality technical reports and presentations for external Customers and for both internal and external stakeholders
Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EMT and special studies
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area related to transmission grid reliability
Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
Actively attend (in person or remote) industry stakeholder meetings
Stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of NERC, FERC 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 new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 5 + years of working experience at Utility, ISO/RTO, Consulting environment or renewable energy development companies
Minimum 5 + years of hands-on experiences with power-system tools such as PSCAD
In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems, renewable energy and EMT studies
Direct work experience in transmission planning and development, generation, or load interconnection related analyses
Knowledge of North American ISO/RTO grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices, system impact studies, NERC standards such as TPL/MOD/CIP
Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python
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
Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
Hands on experience performing EMT Studies
Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF
Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE and CAISO) 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
Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
Company
DNV
DNV provides digital solutions for managing risk and improving safety and asset performance for ships, pipelines and more.
10001+ employees
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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
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