Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Business: Energy Systems
Position type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent Employee
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 several years of hands-on 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).
We Offer
- Lifestyle benefits (25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, sabbatical leave, flexible working options).
- Wellbeing benefits (including Health Insurance, Annual Health Assessment, Health and Fitness Club membership allowance).
- Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits.
- Travel benefits (including Annual Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).
- Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money, and health.
- Recognition of Significant Anniversaries.
- Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience, we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next years.
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.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.