Senior Engineer in Resource Integration

About Us

Join us in shaping the future of energy systems and making a meaningful impact in the energy sector! If you have a passion for developing innovative, practical solutions for the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries, we want to hear from you. As a Senior Engineer in Resource Integration at DNV Energy Systems, you will play a key role in driving forward-thinking projects and enhancing value for our customers across North America’s evolving power landscape.

At DNV, we deeply value how our organizational culture contributes to influencing a sustainable future. Our mission is to support the widespread adoption and operation of renewable energy, addressing climate change and benefiting society as a whole. We aspire to achieve our goals with our customers' success in mind, fostering a high-performing and innovative work environment supported by equity, respect, and diversity.

Location & Work Schedule

This position can be based at one of our offices in Dallas, Houston, Medford, New York, Oakland, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, or Austin, allowing for a flexible hybrid work schedule where employees typically work three days a week from either a DNV office or at client locations. Details about specific role requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze steady-state, dynamic, short-circuit models for both renewable and conventional generation resources, including solar, storage, wind, and gas turbines.
• Independently perform and lead studies in power flow, transient stability, short-circuit analysis, and techno-economics for various applications.
• Enhance scripting and troubleshooting processes to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables while reducing rework.
• Collaborate with team members on study requirements, maintaining a focus on technical and commercial elements for efficient project execution.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on grid reliability and energy markets.
• Lead technical studies for generator interconnections following ISO/RTO requirements.
• Mentor team members by sharing expertise in generation, transmission, interconnection, and modeling principles.
• Participate in industry stakeholder meetings to stay informed about market developments and policy changes.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives focused on efficiency and capability improvements.
• Build and nurture client relationships, assisting in preparing proposals and qualifications for new business opportunities.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
• Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care and commuter benefits.
• Employer-sponsored virtual therapy services through Talkspace.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid work options.
• Matching contributions for charitable giving and volunteer rewards.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Career growth pathways.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating an understanding of electric power systems and renewable energy.
• Hands-on experience with power-system tools such as PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, and PSCAD.
• Direct experience in transmission or distribution planning and resource interconnection analysis.
• Knowledge of North American RTO/ISO market grid practices and interconnection model requirements.
• Strong ability to collaborate in dynamic team settings and manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time with a valid driver's license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Pre-employment drug and background screening will be conducted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Graduate degree focusing on Electric Power Systems.
• Experience with a variety of power system analysis software and scripting languages like Python.
• Proven project management experience or completion of project management training.
• Record of experience in resource interconnection studies and transmission planning.
• Familiarity with performing power flow, transient stability, and resource planning studies.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We look forward to receiving your application!