Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Engineering

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

This is a position focused on power systems analysis. The skill shall be applied to a large span of issues such as renewables integration, grid code compliance verification, international interconnections or network expansion planning. As a specialist you must have knowledge not only on the subject of power systems and their analysis, but also on software tools that allow realizing all types of static and dynamic analysis.

You will be responsible for managing and supporting local and international projects on the mentioned subjects. As you gain experience, you will also be supporting the acquisition of new projects in an area comprising Latin America, the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East.

You Will Work For a Large Spectrum Of Clients Such As Power Utilities, Equipment Manufacturers, Renewable Energy Developers And Even The Investment Community, As Power Networks Have More Relevance Than Ever Given The Current Paradigm Of The Energy Transition. Your Main Tasks Will Be The Following

• Deliver consultancy services requiring network analysis and power systems simulation in a variety of topics from load flows to transient and dynamic stability analysis.
• Develop processes and algorithms to automate power system simulations and run large amounts of cases/scenarios automatically.
• Manage projects to successful closure, on quality, time and budget.
• Actively participate in report development and project handover to our customers.
  
  

What we offer

• A position in a place of constant evolution with guaranteed professional growth.
• Extensive internal and external training.
• A change to play a relevant in the Energy Transition.
• A competitive salary aligned with the market and your experience.
• Additional benefits package.
  
  

About You

• Background in electrical engineering (at least Msc. Degree with power systems specialization).
• 5+ years of working experience and project management skills.
• Experience in electrical network simulation software, notably Digsilent Power Factory and PSS/E. Experience with PSCAD/EMTDC is highly valued and, to a lesser extent, with the EMTP type programs (EMTP-RV, ATP)
• Skills in algorithm development and programming in Python, Matlab and any other programming languages.
• Good communications skills, both oral and written. Excellent English and Portugese speaking and writing skills are required. Further language skills are welcome, with focus on Spanish and French.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving skills.
• Good team spirit is essential, conjugated with the capacity to find and propose solutions in an autonomous way.
  
  

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices. DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

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