Job Description

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: DNV Energy Systems' group has an exciting opportunity for a Power System Engineer (EMT Studies) in its Renewables & Power Grids service area. Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in 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.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.What You'll DoPerform 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 analysisProduce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external CustomersTimely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget Stay up to date with relevant industry standards such as IEEE, NERC, CIGREDevelop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulationsContribute 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 improvementsCultivate customer relationships, technical advisory support for generations, and large load interconnections connecting to transmission systemLe groupe DNV Energy Systems a une opportunite passionnante pour un ingenieur en systeme electrique (etudes EMT) dans son domaine de service Energies renouvelables et reseaux electriques. Notre equipe fournit des solutions creatives, rentables et pratiques aux parties prenantes des systemes de production, de transport et de distribution d'electricite. L'ingenieur doit faire preuve de vision et de dynamisme et etre passionne par la contribution a la croissance des activites de services-conseils en systemes de puissance en Amerique du Nord. Le candidat ideal contribuera a fournir des informations techniques et a fournir aux clients un excellent service a la clientele.Ce role est base a notre bureau de DNV a Toronto (ON) ou a Montreal (QB), presentant un horaire hybride dynamique ou les employes passeront generalement trois (3) jours par semaine a travailler a partir d'un bureau de DNV ou d'un emplacement/site client. De plus amples details concernant les exigences specifiques au role seront communiques au cours du processus d'entrevue.Le poste pourrait egalement etre envisage dans d'autres bureaux de DNV au Canada.Ce que vous ferezEffectuer des etudes electromagnetiques transitoires (EMT) telles que la resonance subsynchrone (SSR), l'interaction de controle (SSCI), la ferro-resonance, la surtension temporaire (TOV), la surtension de commutation (SOV), la tension de recuperation transitoire (TRV), l'harmonique, l'electrisation, etc.Developper/ajuster des modeles PSCAD, effectuer des analyses comparatives de modeles PSCAD/PSSEProduire et/ou reviser des rapports techniques et des presentations pour des clients externesAchevement en temps opportun des projets assignes tout en respectant la qualite et le budget du projetRestez a jour avec les normes industrielles pertinentes telles que IEEE, NERC, CIGREDevelopper ou modifier des scripts d'automatisation pour ameliorer l'efficacite, la rapidite et la precision des simulations techniquesContribuer aux activites de recherche et d'innovation de l'equipe en termes de developpement de nouvelles techniques et/ou d'outils analytiques pour ameliorer la performance de l'equipe en termes d'efficacite et/ou d'amelioration des capacitesCultiver les relations avec les clients, le soutien consultatif technique pour les generations et les interconnexions de charges importantes connectees au reseau de transport

What we offer: Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employeesSpecial programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your familyWorkplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employeesRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company matchCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefitsEducation Assistance ProgramFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunitiesConsumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHubAdvancement opportunitiesBenefits 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.Conges payes genereux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours feries d'entreprise, jours personnels)Regimes d'assurance medicale, dentaire et visuelle offerts a tous les employesProgrammes speciaux - Programme d'aide aux employes et options d'assurance en cas d'accident ou de maladie grave pour vous et votre familleDes strategies en milieu de travail pour des ressources d'aide mentale sont mises a la disposition de tous les employesRegime enregistre d'epargne-retraite (REER) avec contribution de l'entrepriseL'entreprise a fourni des prestations d'assurance-vie, d'invalidite de courte et de longue dureeProgramme d'aide a l'educationHoraire de travail flexible avec possibilites hybridesRemises et recompenses pour les consommateurs grace a notre BenefitsHubPossibilites d'avancementLes avantages varient en fonction du poste, de l'anciennete, de l'emplacement et de l'election de l'employeDNV est un fier employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'egalite des chances et qui s'engage a constituer une main-d'oeuvre inclusive et diversifiee. Tout emploi est decide sur la base des qualifications, du merite ou des besoins de l'entreprise, sans egard a la race, la couleur, la religion, l'age, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identite de genre, l'origine nationale, le handicap ou le statut d'ancien combattant protege.

About you: What is RequiredMaster's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in Power System and Control Hands-on experience with PSCAD softwareKnowledge of inverter-based resources (Wind, Solar, Battery Storage) and associated controlIn-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 skillsAbility to work in a dynamic team environmentStrong 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 PreferredActive PE LicenseDoctorate degree with emphasis on Electric Power SystemsHands on experience performing EMT, SSR studiesExperience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysisDemonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, DigSilent Power Factory, TSAT, TARA, ASPENKnowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practicesKnowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practicesCe qui est requis Nous effectuons une verification des anteceden Maitrise en genie electrique avec specialisation en systeme d'alimentation et controle Experience pratique du logiciel PSCAD Connaissance des ressources basees sur les onduleurs (eolien, solaire, stockage par batterie) et du controle associeComprehension approfondie des principes fondamentaux des systemes d'alimentation electrique et des energies renouvelables, stabilite du controle des petits et des grands signauxSolides competences organisationnelles, interpersonnelles (ecrites et verbales), resolution de problemes et competences analytiques Capacite a travailler dans un environnement d'equipe dynamique Solides competences en communication ecrite et verbale en anglais (l'employe serait tenu de rediger et d'examiner des documents internes en anglais pour les utiliser partout en Amerique du Nord) Nous effectuons une verification des antecedents avant l'embauche"Considerant que ce poste requiert la maitrise de l'anglais, le processus de recrutement se deroulera en anglais. Si vous preferez que le processus se deroule en francais, veuillez-nous en informer immediatement. Dans ce cas, votre maitrise de l'anglais sera tout de meme evaluee au cours du processus." Ce qui est prefereLicence PE activeDoctorat avec specialisation en systemes d'alimentation electriqueExperience pratique de la realisation d'etudes EMT, SSRExperience des langages de script (par exemple, Python, MATLAB) pour l'automatisation et l'analyse de donneesExperience pratique demontrable avec un ou plusieurs progiciels d'analyse de systemes electriques, notamment PSS/E, DigSilent Power Factory, TSAT, TARA, ASPENConnaissance des pratiques de planification du marche de l'electricite et d'interconnexion d'ERCOTConnaissance des autres marches de l'electricite (tels que PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) pratiques de planification et 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.


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.