Distribution Engineer (remote) (Toronto)

Distribution Engineer (remote) (Toronto)

06 Aug
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DNV
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Toronto

06 Aug

DNV

Toronto

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 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.

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Resource Integration (RI) Engineer , in the Renewables & Power Grids group. Our team provides creative, cost‑effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation, transmission/distribution systems and hyper‑scaler loads. The ideal candidate will be aware of market opportunities where we can differentiate and innovate, and they will manage commercial projects, delivering technical insight and delighting customers with excellent customer service.

Our DNV office in Toronto (ON), Montreal (QB) or Calgary (AB) presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Perform steady state, dynamic, short‑circuit and/or PSCAD model development for renewable and conventional generation resources including Solar, Storage, Wind and Gas turbines

Lead and advance script development and troubleshooting throughout the study process, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, minimizing rework and review needs. Collaborate with, lead, and advance capabilities of team members in understanding study requirements, including technical and commercial items, such as billable hours, to ensure high quality and timely deliverables throughout the study process

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for area(s) related to grid reliability and/or energy markets

Conduct and lead technical studies for generator interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability per ISOs/RTOs requirements and methodology

Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of generation (including IBR), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles

Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes

Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities in terms of development of current techniques and/or analytical tools to further the team’s performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements

Cultivate new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities

Réaliser le développement de modèles en régime stationnaire, dynamique, en court‑circuit et/ou PSCAD pour les ressources de production renouvelables et conventionnelles, y compris les turbines solaires, de stockage, éoliennes et à gaz





Dirigez et faites progresser le développement et le dépannage des scénarios tout au long du processus d’étude, garantissant des livrables de haute qualité et en temps voulu, minimisant les besoins de retravail et de révision. Collaborer avec, diriger et faire progresser les capacités des membres de l'équipe pour comprendre les exigences d'étude, y compris les éléments techniques et commerciaux, tels que les heures facturables, afin d'assurer des livrables de haute qualité et en temps voulu tout au long du processus d'étude

Mener et diriger des études techniques sur l’interconnexion des générateurs, incluant l’impact système, la faisabilité et la livrabilité selon les exigences et méthodologies des ISO/RTO

Guider et instruire les membres de l'équipe en utilisant une solide compréhension technique de la génération (y compris IBR), de la transmission, de l’interconnexion, du client et de la charge, ainsi que des principes de modélisation

Contribuer aux activités de recherche et d'innovation de l'équipe en termes de développement de nouvelles techniques et/ou d'outils analytiques pour améliorer la performance de l'équipe en termes d’efficacité et/ou d’amélioration des capacités

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)

Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans available to all employees

Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family

Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match

Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits

Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities

Congés payés généreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fériés de l’entreprise, jours personnels)

Programmes spéciaux – Programme d’aide aux employés et options pour les accidents et maladies graves pour vous et votre famille

Régime d'épargne-retraite enregistré (REER) avec contrepartie de l'entreprise

L'entreprise offre des assurances-vie, des prestations d'invalidité de courte et longue durée

Emploi du temps flexible avec des opportunités hybrides

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy

Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses in transmission planning and/or resource interconnection

Knowledge of North American RTO/ISO markets grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices including resource integration studies, NERC standards and ISO/RTO resource interconnection model requirements Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables

Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (The employee would be required to serve customers by in‑person, email and by phone, both in Quebec and in the rest of Canada, and in the United States.)

Licence en génie électrique ou mécanique





Compréhension approfondie des fondamentaux des systèmes électriques et des énergies renouvelables

Expérience professionnelle directe dans les analyses liées à la planification de la transmission et/ou de la distribution en planification de la transmission et/ou en interconnexion des ressources

Connaissance des marchés nord‑américains RTO/ISO entre l’interconnexion des réseaux et les pratiques de planification correspondantes, incluant les études d’intégration des ressources, les normes NERC et les exigences du modèle d’interconnexion ISO/RTO Capacité à travailler dans un environnement d’équipe dynamique et à collaborer avec les clients et les membres de l’équipe sur les plannings de projet, les budgets et les livrables

Volonté et capacité à voyager jusqu’à 10 % du temps

Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en anglais (L’employé devra servir les clients en personne, par courriel et par téléphone, tant au Québec qu’au reste du Canada, et aux États-Unis.)

Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems

Demonstrable hands‑on experience with power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF, CYME, ETAP, Synergie Electric and/or DIGSILENT, EMTP‑RV, PSLF, AUTOCAD AUTODesk

Track record of project management and/or successful completion of project management related training

Minimum three (3+) years of experience in resource interconnection working with a consultant performing studies in areas such as resource planning, generation interconnection, transmission planning and grid resiliency studies with ISO, utility firms

Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python

Power flow studies, Transient Stability studies, Resource planning studies, forward looking analysis, Security constraint economic dispatch (SCED) analysis

Diplôme de niveau master avec une spécialisation en systèmes électriques

Expérience pratique démontrable avec des logiciels d’analyse de systèmes électriques incluant PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF, CYME, ETAP, Synergie Electric et/ou DIGSILENT, EMTP‑RV, PSLF, AUTOCAD AUTODesk

Bilan en gestion de projet et/ou réussite de formation liée à la gestion de projet

Minimum trois (3+) ans d’expérience en interconnexion des ressources, travaillant avec un consultant réalisant des études dans des domaines tels que la planification des ressources, l’interconnexion de la production, la planification du transport et les études de résilience du réseau avec des entreprises ISO et des services publics

Connaissance pratique des scripts d’automatisation tels que Python

Études de flux de puissance, études de stabilité transitoire, études de planification des ressources, analyse prospective, analyse de la répartition économique des contraintes de sécurité (SCED)

Language Preference Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. If you prefer the process to be conducted in French, please inform us immediately. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #

📌 Distribution Engineer (remote) (Toronto)
🏢 DNV
📍 Toronto

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