Local Unit & Position Description
DNV is seeking a Senior Consultant for HVDC Systems who will help our customers in APAC to develop cutting edge HVDC transmission solutions to secure and improve the affordability, sustainability and reliability of their high voltage electricity transmission portfolios.
Together we deliver specialized and innovative consultancy services to our customers, which are mainly transmission system operators, power utilities, renewable developers, transmission developers and industries.
You will be involved in national (and international) projects where you will also collaborate in and with other teams within DNV such as offshore wind, permitting, environmental impact analysis, markets & risk.
You will be part of the Power Grid APAC team which has its base in Singapore. Your work location would preferably be in our DNV office in Singapore, or one of other APAC offices.
What You’ll Do
- Develop conceptual HVDC and AC transmission system designs, feasibility studies, CAPEX OPEX and availability assessments to address our customer’s transmission needs.
- Perform electrical design and general arrangements of HVDC systems and substations.
- Contribute to preparing specifications and tender documentation.
- Witness commissioning tests such as type, factory- or site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).
- Develop (or contribute to) clear and high-quality reports and commercial offers.
- Contribute to developing our service portfolio / roadmap and the annual plan by monitoring and anticipating market developments.
- Demonstrate industry engagement by participating in thought leadership, and represent DNV at conferences, in the technical literature and in standardization initiatives such as IEEE, IEC and CIGRE.
- Perform business development with existing and new DNV Customers.
- Coach junior consultants and help them develop their technical career path.
Position Qualifications
What is Required
- Master’s degree and/or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar, preferably with a specialization in HV, power electronics and/or control.
- Minimum 7 years of solid work experience in the HVDC industry.
- Broad understanding of VSC-MMC HVDC technology and its applications.
- Familiarity with types of studies and software tools required for VSC-HVDC system integration.
- Familiarity with regulatory and planning frameworks and standards within the region and internationally.
- Involvement / Knowledge in HVDC related standardization initiatives (IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, CENELEC).
- Existing and established network of system operators, utilities, vendors and developers.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time visiting customers, conferences, factories, and sites.
- Excellent technical communication skills (both verbal and written), organization and grammar skills are essential.
- We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
What is Preferred
- Experience with multi-terminal HVDC and fault clearing strategies, as well as solutions to enable multi-vendor interoperability.
- Industrial simulation software experience used for the analysis of HVDC system behavior such as PSS-E, PSCAD, PSLF and others.
- Experience working with customers in APAC region.
Company & Business Area Description
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
DNV Singapore ranks number one in the Professional Services category in Singapore’s Best Employers 2022 survey conducted by the research firm Statista, in partnership with The Straits Times.
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!