About the Position

Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid

Company: DNV careers

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

Overview

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

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

Why DNV?

You will join our innovative global FlexGrid venture, dedicated to scaling up HVDC and FACTS technologies. We work with diverse clients-utilities, system operators, developers, investors, government agencies, EPCs, and OEMs-offering services that range from Technical Advisory and Owner’s Engineering to Independent Engineering. Your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of high-voltage electricity transmission.

Responsibilities

Design and Feasibility Studies: Create conceptual designs for HVDC 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 HVDC systems and substations.
System Studies and Modelling: Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for HVDC systems.
Control and Protection Strategies: Develop and review strategies for HVDC 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 preferably 7 or more years of experience in HVDC projects, including the different project development phases.
Solid technical knowledge of HVDC integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
Familiarity with multi-terminal HVDC systems, fault clearing strategies, multi-vendor interoperability, and HVDC equipment procurement processes and strategies.
Experience using industrial simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, PSLF).

Nice to Have

Curiosity and solution-focused mindset, using expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
Clear communicator who excels at simplifying complex concepts.
Open to traveling (up to 20%) to connect with clients, attend conferences, and visit project sites.

We Offer

A meaningful job with one of Norway’s most attractive employers.
A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development.
Great colleagues who value teamwork and support.
International working environment.
Hybrid model of work - meeting your team in our office in Høvik while still having home office possibilities.
Free shuttle bus transportation from Skøyen / Lysaker/ Sandvika.
Excellent sports clubs and facilities for exercise for employees to use.
Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience, we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next few years. We will do this through our 70-20-10 philosophy: 70% learning on the job, 20% coaching, and 10% training.
You will be given the opportunity to grow into a people leadership or a commercial leadership role where you sell, lead, and execute projects to help our customers succeed and therefore achieve our mission to promote an equitable energy transition.

About the Company

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.

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.

Application Process

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.

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Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid

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