Power System Study Engineer

All locations
  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Montreal, QC, Canada
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4771
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Overview

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

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 Toronto (ON) or Montreal (QB) 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 Canada.

Avez-vous la passion de travailler avec une équipe diversifiée et collaborative pour diriger la décarbonisation et l'avancement de l'énergie renouvelable dans les réseaux électriques ? Êtes-vous enthousiaste à l'idée de travailler sur la planification de la transmission du réseau électrique, la production, l'interconnexion de grandes charges telles que les centres de données ?

Le groupe DNV Energy Systems a une opportunité passionnante pour un ingénieur d'étude de système électrique dans son domaine de service Énergies renouvelables et réseaux électriques. Notre équipe fournit des solutions créatives, rentables et pratiques aux parties prenantes des réseaux de production, de transport et de distribution d'électricité. L'ingénieur doit faire preuve de vision et de dynamisme et être passionné par la contribution à la croissance des activités de services-conseils en systèmes de puissance en Amérique du Nord. Le candidat idéal contribuera à fournir des informations techniques et à fournir aux clients un excellent service à la clientèle.

Pourquoi devriez-vous travailler pour nous ?

Parce qu'au sein du groupe Renewables and Power Grids et de la culture organisationnelle de DNV, la façon dont nous influençons collectivement le monde pour les générations futures compte profondément pour nous. Notre équipe travaille chaque jour pour accroître le déploiement et l'exploitation à grande échelle des énergies renouvelables afin de lutter contre le changement climatique et d'avoir un impact positif sur la société. s'efforce

d'atteindre notre objectif grâce au succès de nos clients ; et s'efforce d'être performante et innovante. Notre approche reflète l'équité, le respect et la diversité que nous souhaitons voir dans le monde.

Ce que vous ferez

· Réaliser des études d'impact du système électrique telles que des analyses de stabilité en régime permanent, dynamique et transitoire pour la production, des interconnexions de charges importantes dans PSS/E

· Réaliser des études de court-circuit dans ASPEN

· Effectuer des tests VRT (Voltage Ride through), des tests de qualité de modèle dynamiques, des benchmarking de modèle

· Effectuer la planification du transport et les évaluations de la conformité pour le réseau de transport d'électricité en PSS/E

· Produire et/ou réviser des rapports techniques et des présentations pour des clients externes

· Achèvement en temps opportun des projets assignés tout en respectant la qualité et le budget du projet

· Développer ou modifier des scripts d'automatisation pour améliorer l'efficacité, la rapidité et la précision des simulations techniques

· Restez à jour avec les procédures de planification NERC, ISO/RTO, les changements de politique et les développements pertinents.

· Contribuer aux activités de recherche et d'innovation de l'équipe en termes de développement de nouvelles techniques et/ou d'outils analytiques pour favoriser la performance de l'équipe en termes d'efficacité et/ou d'amélioration des capacités

· Cultiver les relations avec les clients, le soutien consultatif technique pour les générations et les interconnexions de charges importantes connectées au réseau de transport

Ce poste est basé à notre bureau de DNV à Toronto (ON) ou à Montréal (QB), présentant un horaire hybride dynamique où les employés passeront généralement trois (3) jours par semaine à travailler à partir d'un bureau de DNV ou d'un emplacement/site client. De plus amples détails concernant les exigences spécifiques au rôle seront communiqués au cours du processus d'entrevue.

Le poste pourrait également être envisagé dans d'autres bureaux de DNV au Canada.

What we offer
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
  • Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
  • Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
  • Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
  • Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

· Congés payés généreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fériés d'entreprise, jours personnels)

· Régimes d'assurance médicale, dentaire et visuelle offerts à tous les employés

· Programmes spéciaux – Programme d'aide aux employés et options d'assurance en cas d'accident ou de maladie grave pour vous et votre famille

· Stratégies en milieu de travail pour les ressources d'aide mentale offertes à tous les employés

· Régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite (REER) avec contribution de l'entreprise

· L'entreprise a fourni des prestations d'assurance-vie, d'invalidité de courte et de longue durée

· Programme d'aide à l'éducation

· Horaire de travail flexible avec possibilités hybrides

· Remises et récompenses pour les consommateurs grâce à notre BenefitsHub

· Possibilités d'avancement

**Les avantages varient en fonction du poste, de l'ancienneté, de l'emplacement et de l'élection de l'employé**

DNV est un fier employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et qui s'engage à constituer une main-d'œuvre inclusive et diversifiée. Tout emploi est décidé sur la base des qualifications, du mérite ou des besoins de l'entreprise, sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, l'origine nationale, le handicap ou le statut d'ancien combattant protégé.

About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on electric power systems
  • Minimum 2 + years of direct working experience to include transmission planning, expansion, generation and/or large load interconnection related analyses, NERC reliability standards such as TPL/MOD/CIP
  • Minimum 2 + years of hands-on experience with power-system tools such as PSS/E
  • In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills (The employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America)
  • We conduct pre-employment background screening

“Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. If you prefer the process to be conducted in French, please inform us immediately. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.”.

What is Preferred

  • Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including ASPEN, TARA
  • Active PE License
  • Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
  • Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python
  • Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practices

Ce qui est requis

  • Baccalauréat en génie électrique avec une spécialisation en systèmes d'alimentation électrique
  • Minimum de 2 + ans d'expérience de travail directe pour inclure la planification du transport, l'expansion, la production et/ou les analyses liées à l'interconnexion de charges importantes, les normes de fiabilité NERC telles que TPL/MOD/CIP
  • Minimum 2 + ans d'expérience pratique avec des outils de système d'alimentation tels que PSS/E
  • Compréhension approfondie des principes fondamentaux des systèmes d'alimentation électrique et des énergies renouvelables
  • Solides compétences organisationnelles, interpersonnelles (écrites et verbales), résolution de problèmes et compétences analytiques
  • Capacité à travailler dans un environnement d'équipe dynamique
  • Solides compétences en communication écrite et verbale en anglais (l'employé serait tenu de rédiger et d'examiner des documents internes en anglais pour les utiliser partout en Amérique du Nord)
  • Nous effectuons une vérification des antécédents avant l'embauche

« Étant donné que ce poste nécessite une maîtrise de l'anglais, le processus de recrutement se déroulera en anglais. Si vous préférez que le processus se déroule en français, veuillez nous en informer immédiatement. Dans ce cas, vous serez toujours évalué sur votre maîtrise de l'anglais au cours du processus.

Ce qui est préféré

  • Connaissance des pratiques de planification du marché de l'électricité et d'interconnexion d'ERCOT
  • Expérience pratique démontrable avec un ou plusieurs progiciels d'analyse de systèmes électriques, y compris ASPEN, TARA
  • Licence PE active
  • Diplôme d'études supérieures avec spécialisation en systèmes d'alimentation électrique
  • Connaissance pratique des scripts d'automatisation tels que Python
  • Connaissance des autres marchés de l'électricité (tels que PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) pratiques de planification et d'interconnexion

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.