About the role

Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant developing cutting-edge HVDC transmission solutions at DNV. Collaborating on national and international projects to enhance the energy transition.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide expert guidance to customers, help design and implement HVDC 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.
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.
Perform, develop and review electrical system studies, equipment design specs, and general arrangements for HVDC systems and substations.
Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for HVDC systems.
Develop and review strategies for HVDC multi-terminal projects, focusing on converter control, fault management, and grid code compliance.
Prepare specifications, support tender processes, and witness commissioning tests (FAT/SAT), ensuring solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Deliver clear, high-quality reports and proposals to customers.

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 HVDC projects, including the different project development phases.
You have solid technical knowledge of HVDC integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
You’re curious and solution-focused, using your expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
You thrive in dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environments.
You’re a clear communicator who excels at simplifying complex concepts, and you’re open to traveling (up to 20%) to connect with clients, attend conferences, and visit project sites.

Healthy work/life balance combined with 38 hours work week.
Hybrid working model, 3 days office – 2 days home office.
Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience, we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next 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 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.