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Senior / Principal FACTS System Design Consultant Flex Grid
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Senior / Principal FACTS System Design Consultant
Are you passionate about FACTS technology and the role it plays in advancing the energy transition? Join us at DNV as a Senior / Principal 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.
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.
What you will do:
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. This role offers flexibility in work location, with a preference for being near our Arnhem (Netherlands) office or one of DNV’s alternative office locations in Europe: London, Bristol, Glasgow, Oslo, Gothenburg, Dresden.
Responsibilities
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.
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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.
Besides projects you will also collaborate on developing our service portfolio, monitoring market trends, and contributing to annual planning. You will represent DNV at conferences, publish thought leadership, and engage in standardization initiatives (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CIGRE). You will build lasting relationships through business development with new and existing customers, including FACTS OEMs. Finally, you will coach and mentor junior consultants, guiding their technical career growth.
Benefits
- Exceptional development and career progression opportunities
- Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (incl. Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Reimbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
You will be given the opportunity to grow into a people leadership or a commercial leading role where you sell, lead and execute projects to help our customers succeed and therefore achieve our mission to promote an equitable energy transition.
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Qualifications
We are looking for a collaborative professional who’s excited to contribute their expertise in FACTS system design. If you’re passionate about delivering innovative solutions, thrive in diverse teams, and enjoy making a real impact, this role is for you.
Additionally, we are looking for:
- A university degree (preferably a master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) and have several years of hands-on 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).
- Curiosity and solution-focused mindset, using your expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environments.
- Clear communication skills, excelling at simplifying complex concepts, and openness to traveling (up to 20%) to connect with clients, attend conferences, and visit project sites.
Beneficial experience includes:
- 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).
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.
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.
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