About the Position

FACTS Senior/Principal System Design Consultant FlexGrid

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Business: Energy Systems

Position type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent Employee

Job ID: 6115

About the Role

Are you passionate about FACTS technology and the role it plays in advancing the energy transition? Join us at DNV as a Senior FACTS System Design Consultant and play a key part in developing cutting-edge FACTS transmission solutions that enhance affordability, sustainability, and reliability in electricity networks worldwide.

Responsibilities

As our FACTS System Design Consultant you will partner with colleagues on national and international projects, collaborating with teams across DNV in areas like system studies, electrical engineering, offshore wind, permitting, environmental impact analysis, and markets & risk. You provide your expert guidance to the customer, help design and implement FACTS systems that meet evolving industry needs. Lead and contribute to industry training courses, share insights through "lunch & learn" sessions, and represent DNV at conferences and in standards development forums.

Design and Feasibility Studies: Create conceptual designs for FACTS and AC systems, conduct feasibility studies, and assess CAPEX, OPEX, losses, availability, and constructability to meet customers’ unique transmission needs.
System and Equipment Design: Perform, develop, and review electrical system studies, equipment design specs, and general arrangements for FACTS systems and substations.
System Studies and Modelling: Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for FACTS systems.
Control and Protection Strategies: Develop and review strategies for FACTS multi-terminal projects, focusing on converter control, fault management, and grid code compliance.
Technical Negotiations and Testing: Prepare specifications, support tender processes, and witness commissioning tests (FAT/SAT), ensuring solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Reporting and Commercial Offers: Deliver clear, high-quality reports and proposals to customers.

Requirements

A university degree (preferably a master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field) and have preferably 7 or more years of experience in FACTS projects, including the different project development phases.
Solid technical knowledge of FACTS integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
Familiarity with multi-terminal FACTS systems, fault clearing strategies, multi-vendor interoperability, and FACTS equipment procurement processes and strategies.
Experience using industrial simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, PSLF).

We Offer

Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
Generous Paid Leaves (Public Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Moving House, Examination Leave, Family Responsibility Leave)
Medical benefits (Medical Examinations, Eye Tests, Audiometric Tests)
Pension and Insurance Policies (Private Medical Insurance)
Additional Benefits (Communication, Accommodation/Home Security, Memberships (professional/academic institutions, Gym & Sport Membership, Car Allowances)

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level

About the Company

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.

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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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FACTS Senior/Principal System Design Consultant FlexGrid

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