Senior Power System Engineer- EMT Studies

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  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Montreal, QC, Canada
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5890
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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 the role

DNV Energy Systems’ Power Systems Advisory group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power System Study Engineer with a focus in EMT Studies, 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 Senior 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 be a subject matter expert in delivering technical insights and delighting customers with excellent customer service.

At DNV our organizational culture and 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.

This role ideally will be 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.

What You’ll Do

  • 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

Le groupe consultatif des systèmes électriques de DNV Energy Systems offre une opportunité passionnante pour un ingénieur senior en études systèmes électriques, spécialisé dans les études EMT, dans son domaine de service Énergies renouvelables et réseaux électriques.

Notre équipe propose des solutions créatives, économiques et pratiques aux parties prenantes des systèmes de production, de transport et de distribution d'électricité. L'ingénieur principal doit faire preuve de vision, de motivation et de passion pour contribuer à la croissance de l'activité Power Systems Advisory en Amérique du Nord. Le candidat idéal sera un expert dans la matière pour fournir des informations techniques et ravir les clients grâce à un excellent service client.

Chez DNV, notre culture organisationnelle et la manière dont nous influenceons collectivement le monde pour les générations futures comptent profondément pour nous. Notre équipe travaille chaque jour à accroître le déploiement et l'exploitation généralisés 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 très performant et innovant. Notre approche reflète l'équité, le respect et la diversité que nous souhaitons voir dans le monde.

Ce poste devrait idéalement se dérouler dans notre bureau DNV à Toronto (ON) ou Montréal (QB), avec un planning hybride dynamique où les employés passent généralement trois (3) jours par semaine à travailler soit depuis un bureau DNV, soit depuis un site/site client. Des détails supplémentaires concernant les exigences spécifiques au poste seront communiqués lors du processus d'entretien.

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

Ce que tu vas faire

  • Réaliser des études sur les transitoires électromagnétiques (EMT) telles que la résonance sous-synchrone (SSR), l'interaction de contrôle (SSCI), la ferro-résonance, la surtension temporaire (TOV), la surtension de commutation (SOV), la tension de récupération transitoire (TRV), l'harmonique, l'énergisation, etc.
  • Développer/ajuster des modèles PSCAD, effectuer une analyse comparative des modèles PSCAD/PSSE
  • Produire et/ou examiner des rapports techniques de qualité et des présentations pour les clients externes ainsi que pour les parties prenantes internes et externes
  • Réalisation rapide des projets assignés tout en respectant la qualité et le budget du projet
  • Servir comme expert en la matière (SME) en EMT et en études spécialisées
  • Servir en tant qu'expert en la matière (SME) pour le domaine lié à la fiabilité du réseau de transport
  • Développer ou modifier des scripts d'automatisation pour améliorer l'efficacité, la rapidité et la précision des simulations techniques
  • Assistez activement aux réunions des parties prenantes du secteur (en présentiel ou à distance)
  • Restez informé des évolutions du marché assigné en termes de procédures de planification NERC, FERC, évolutions de politique et évolutions
  • Contribuer aux activités de recherche et d'innovation de l'équipe en termes de développement de nouvelles techniques et/ou d'outils analytiques pour améliorer la performance de l'équipe en termes d'efficacité et/ou d'amélioration des capacités
  • Cultiver de nouvelles relations clients, aider à préparer les réponses aux demandes de propositions (RFP) et fournir une déclaration de qualifications (SOQ) pour les nouveaux appels d'offres/opportunités

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.

For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto): "DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the cities of Vancouver and Toronto, the range of starting pay for this role is $135,000 - $190,000.”

  • Congés payés généreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fériés de l'entreprise, jours personnels)
  • Plans d'avantages médicaux, dentaires et de la vue disponibles pour tous les employés
  • Programmes spéciaux – Programme d'aide aux employés et options pour les accidents et maladies graves pour vous et votre famille
  • Stratégies en milieu de travail pour les ressources d'aide mentale disponibles à tous les employés
  • Régime d'épargne-retraite enregistré (REER) avec contrepartie de l'entreprise
  • L'entreprise offrait des assurances-vie, des prestations d'invalidité de courte et longue durée
  • Programme d'aide à l'éducation
  • Emploi du temps flexible avec des opportunités hybrides
  • Réductions et récompenses consommateurs via notre BenefitsHub
  • Opportunités d'avancement

**Les avantages varient selon le poste, la titularisation, le lieu de placement et l'élection des employés**

DNV est un employeur fier d'égalité des chances, engagé à construire une main-d'œuvre inclusive et diversifiée. Tout emploi est décidé en fonction des qualifications, du mérite ou des besoins professionnels, sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, handicap ou statut de vétéran protégé.

Pour la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver) et l'Ontario (Toronto) : « DNV offre une fourchette de rémunération raisonnable pour ce poste. La rémunération réelle est influencée par un large éventail de facteurs, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les compétences, le niveau d'expérience et la localisation spécifique. Pour les villes de Vancouver et Toronto, la fourchette de salaire de départ pour ce poste est de 135 000 $ à 190 000 $. »

About you

What is 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 (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

  • 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

Ce qui est requis

  • Licence en génie électrique
  • Minimum 5+ ans d'expérience professionnelle dans des entreprises de services publics, ISO/RTO, environnement de conseil ou développement d'énergies renouvelables
  • Minimum 5+ ans d'expérience pratique avec des outils de systèmes électriques tels que PSCAD
  • Compréhension approfondie des fondamentaux des systèmes électriques, des énergies renouvelables et des études EMT
  • Expérience directe en planification et développement de transmissions, production ou analyses liées à l'interconnexion de charges
  • Connaissance de l'interconnexion du réseau ISO/RTO en Amérique du Nord et des pratiques de planification correspondantes, des études d'impact système, des normes NERC telles que TPL/MOD/CIP
  • Connaissance pratique des scripts d'automatisation tels que Python
  • Solides compétences organisationnelles, interpersonnelles (écrites et orales), résolution de problèmes et analytique
  • Capacité à travailler dans un environnement d'équipe dynamique
  • Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en anglais (l'employé devra rédiger et examiner des documents internes en anglais à utiliser dans toute l'Amérique du Nord)
  • Nous réalisons des vérifications préalables à l'embauche

« Étant donné que ce poste exige une maîtrise de l'anglais, le processus de recrutement se fera en anglais. Si vous préférez que le processus se déroule en français, veuillez nous en informer immédiatement. Dans ce cas, vous serez tout de même évalué sur votre maîtrise de l'anglais pendant le processus. »

Qu'est-ce qui est préféré

  • Licence PE active
  • Diplôme de niveau master avec une spécialisation en systèmes électriques
  • Expérience pratique dans la réalisation d'études EMT
  • Expérience pratique démontrable avec un ou plusieurs logiciels d'analyse du système électrique, notamment PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF
  • Connaissance des pratiques de planification et d'interconnexion du marché de l'électricité ERCOT
  • Connaissance des autres marchés de l'électricité (tels que PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE et CAISO) et des pratiques d'interconnexion

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

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.