About UsWe 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.
About The RoleAre you ready to shape the future of power systems and drive innovation in the energy sector? Do you have a passion for delivering creative, practical solutions that transform the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries? Are you excited about leading groundbreaking projects and delivering exceptional value to customers in North America’s evolving power systems landscape?
DNV Power Systems’ Advisory group is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer with a focus on EMT Studies in the Renewables & Power Grids group. The Principal Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive, contribute to the growth and evolution of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America, manage commercial projects, deliver technical insight, and delight customers with excellent service.
This role ideally will be based at our DNV office in Toronto (ON) or Montreal (QB), 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. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within Canada.
What You’ll DoProject and Program Leadership
Coordinate, plan, and resource multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Coordinate EMT projects to ensure alignment with overarching business goals and client objectives.




Work in collaboration with department leadership on projects and programs, including those you undertake.
Collaborate with experts across various disciplines to provide holistic solutions to clients, working with engineers, analysts, and other professionals.
Promote, monitor, and ensure that the team's work meets DNV's quality standards and best practices.
Author, review, or approve project proposals and deliverables.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts including tool development, process refinement, digitization efforts, and lessons learned activities.
Mentor other team members and guide them through tasks.
Client Management
Develop a deep understanding of specific client needs, expectations, and challenges, particularly with key accounts utilizing onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage, transmission line, and other technologies.
Adapt approach to align with specific client requirements, ensuring tailored solutions.
Bring greater standardization to how we contextualize risk in a way that our customers and internal experts can digest.
Technical Expertise
Maintain and continually enhance deep domain knowledge in the Electro‑magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies such as sub‑synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro‑resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV),



transient recovery voltage (TRV), harmonic, energization, small‑signal and large‑signal control stability, etc.
Hands‑one experience with PSCAD software.
Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations that contribute to their business improvement processes.
Advance team and industry thought leadership.
Business Development
Identify synergies for customers when working on combining onshore/offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and transmission line technologies.
Identify current business opportunities, interpret market trends, and contribute to the expansion of the company's client base.
Engage in networking and relationship‑building activities focusing on strategic clients.
Author, review, and/or approve project proposals keeping in mind departmental goals and customer requirements.
What we offer
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 health resources available to all employees
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
Company‑provided life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability benefits
Education Assistance Program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
Advancement opportunities
Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.
About YouWhat is Required

📌 Principal Engineer- Emt And Special Studies (Toronto)
🏢 DNV
📍 Toronto