FACTS System Design Consultant - FlexGrid HV

Are you passionate about FACTS technology and the role it plays in advancing the energy transition? Join us at DNV as a Senior FACTS System Design Consultant and play a key part in developing cutting-edge FACTS transmission solutions that enhance affordability, sustainability, and reliability in electricity networks worldwide.

Why DNV?

You will join our innovative global FlexGrid HV venture, dedicated to scaling up HVDC and FACTS technologies. We work with diverse clients—utilities, system operators, developers, investors, government agencies, EPCs, and OEMs—offering services that range from Technical Advisory and Owner’s Engineering to Independent Engineering. Your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of high-voltage electricity transmission.

What you will do :

As our FACTS System Design Consultant, you will partner with colleagues on national and international projects, collaborating with teams across DNV in areas like system studies, electrical engineering, large-scale on and offshore wind, renewable energy integration, grid stability systems, and markets & risk. You provide your expert guidance to the customer, and help design and implement FACTS 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. This role offers flexibility in work location, with a preference for being near our Arnhem (Netherlands) office or one of DNV’s alternative office locations in Europe : London, Bristol, Glasgow, Oslo, Gothenburg, Dresden or even South Africa, United States of America and even Dubai or Singapore.

Responsibilities you can expect are :

• Design and Feasibility Studies : Create conceptual designs for FACTS and AC systems, conduct feasibility studies, and assess CAPEX, OPEX, losses, availability and constructability to meet customers’ unique transmission needs. The focus will be on the new Grid Forming STATCOM technology as well as STATCOM with energy storage.
• System and Equipment Design : Perform, develop and review electrical system studies, equipment design specs, and general arrangements for FACTS systems and substations.
• System Studies and Modelling : Lead or review simulations and system studies, including dynamic modelling and stability analysis for FACTS systems.
• Control and Protection Strategies : Develop and review strategies for FACTS projects, focusing on GFM control, fault management, and grid code compliance.
• Technical Negotiations and Testing : Prepare specifications, support tender processes, and witness commissioning tests (FAT / SAT), ensuring solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting and Commercial Offers : Deliver clear, high-quality reports and proposals to customers.

Besides projects, you will alsocollaborate on developing our service portfolio, monitoring market trends, and contributing to annual planning.You willrepresent DNV at conferences, publish thought leadership, and engage in standardization initiatives (., IEEE, IEC, CIGRE).You willbuild lasting relationships through business development with new and existing customers, including FACTS OEMs.Finally, you willcoach and mentor junior consultants, guiding their technical career growth.

As our new joiner to our FlexGrid venture, you will collaborate with skilled, passionate colleagues in a dynamic, international setting. Each day brings exciting challenges and opportunities to work with diverse topics, projects and clients. You will have the flexibility to shape your role and make a real impact on the team and our business. Additional benefits on offer :

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.

We are looking for a collaborative professional who’s excited to contribute their expertise in FACTS system design. If you’re passionate about delivering innovative solutions, thrive in diverse teams, and enjoy making a real impact, this role is for you.

Additionally, we are looking for :

If you have experience with the following topics, that would be seen as beneficial :