Consultant Underground and Submarine Power Cables

Local Unit & Position Description

Get your PhD on us and be a part of our team!

Have you just (or a few years ago) completed your university, and are you looking for a dynamic work environment, where curiosity is stimulated every day, where you are surrounded by (the) top-level experts in power grids and all its grid components, and where you have all the possibilities to become a top-level expert or consultant yourself? And do you have the ambition to get a PhD degree on the job (so with decent industry salary)? Then we have the perfect job and unique opportunity for you!

As a Consultant in Underground and Submarine Power Cables you will be part of the Power Cables Team, and together with other colleagues you will help our customers achieve sustainable, world-class cable systems. The projects you execute in general are for any electrical asset owner, project developer, manufacturer, insurer or other party dealing with high voltage AC or DC power cable systems. Our team in Arnhem holds a leading position for the industry and within DNV worldwide, by means of top-level expertise and experience. Therefore, work often has international nature, and is often in cooperation with other DNV offices (e.g. Germany, Korea, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, China, etc.).

The project in which you will participate in the first years is a project we do with some key-industry players, a network owner (DSO) and one of the top-level Dutch technical universities. It has the ambition to design optimization methods for new and existing distribution grids to maximize renewable energy source integrations while maintaining reliability. You will soon get a leading role in the technical content development (together with the surrounding experts in DNV and the experts from the partners).

During these first years you will also be able to be partly involved in other projects, which is a perfect preparation of the following period, where you will also lead them. You will provide engineering and consultancy services to customers in the utility and manufacturing industry worldwide. You participate in the execution of projects in the field of power cables. You understand the market we operate in and can deliver high quality content.

Position Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague who has basic knowledge of power cables and/or other power grid components and is especially intelligent, ambitious, and keen to learn.

And:

• You have 0-5 years of experience in (underground and/or submarine) power cables and/or other power grid components.
• You have an academic degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or similar.
• You have the ambition to obtain a PhD degree.
• You high intelligence and analytical skills, are ambitious and eager to learn new things (every day).
• You get motivated by stepping out of your comfort zone and do regular deep dives into technical puzzles, while also maintaining a clear understanding of the broad picture.
• You have interest in designing, witnessing (and sometimes performing) laboratory and field experiments (experience is a plus).
• You have basic skills of power (cable) engineering and basic knowledge of ageing mechanisms and show interest in cable design, reliability and quality assurance.
• Basic knowledge of the most recent IEC standards and CIGRE guidelines (on esp. power cables) is a plus.
• Knowledge in statistics and probability analysis is a significant plus.
• You have basic knowledge of digital modelling, programming and data analysis tools.
• You are able to participate in (inter)national projects and function as a trusted partner of our customers.
• You are able to work independently as well as in a (national or international) team
• You have no hesitations to seek help whenever needed.
• You have a ‘getting things done’ mentality and do not hesitate to make arrangements to make this happen.
• Your English language skills are very strong, verbal and in writing. Dutch language skills is a significant plus.
• You are willing to travel (inter)nationally on a regular basis.

What we are offering

We are offering a challenging and varied job with a lot of freedom and responsibility in a dynamic and international environment. You will be part of a professional team in Arnhem, which is part of a department based across Northern Europe, and will execute projects for clients all over the world in close corporation with our offices in near proximity to their clients. Your home office will be our Energy System offices in Arnhem, The Netherlands.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible. This position has a quite unique possibility of obtain a PhD degree within the starting project, which is an example of this.

BE CHALLENGED

We have an enviable client list – we work with the biggest names out there. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups, or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize and increase your expertise together with specialists from a wide range of disciplines.

LEARN AND GROW

We have culture that will broaden your view and deepen your skills. Every year we invest 5% of our revenue on research and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression for our people. From on the job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching and participating in training programs, we help to support you progress.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company’s Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment”. This is our reason for being since our formation in 1864. Our Vision to be “a trusted voice to tackle global transformations”, gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

BE INSPIRED AND ENRICHED

You will be part of a culture that embrace the values of caring, daring and sharing. These are the three core values that shape our performance. We care for each other, our customers, our planet, and we take care of ourselves. We dare to explore, to experiment, to be different, and to be courageous, curious, and creative. We share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and our customers, and we continue to grow and develop as a result.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

• Receive a competitive compensation package.
• Get secured for the future with our solid pension scheme, fair profit share, health care and wellness benefits.
• Enjoy the flexibility to handle your work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.
• Work with some of the most engaging and competent colleagues in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues around the globe through coaching, mentoring and networks.
• Advance your skills and expertise, through individual development plans, tailored training and participating in a large variety of projects.
• Develop your managerial skills, by going through our state-of-the-art leadership programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!