Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

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.

Join one of the world's leading renewable energy consulting firms, dedicated to advancing a just energy transition and mitigating climate change! Within DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids group, our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables, “endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers,” and strives to be high‑performing and innovative while reflecting equity, respect, and diversity.

DNV Energy’s Electrical Engineering team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to shape the direction and application of services delivered to our Renewables and Power Grids group by contributing to high‑impact renewable energy and energy‑transition projects.

You will work alongside seasoned experts delivering technical due diligence and advisory support across Independent Engineering (debt and tax equity), Markets & Acquisitions (M&A), Owner’s Engineering, and Electrical Engineering consulting engagements in the North American market and beyond.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in power systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation to support project design, development, and construction; contribute to a dynamic, high‑performing team by driving innovation, delivering customer value, fostering collaboration, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement.

Location:

Austin, TX;
Houston, TX;
Medford, MA;
Oakland, CA;
San Diego, CA;
Portland, OR;
Seattle, WA offices – a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees typically spend three (3) days per week working from a DNV office or client location/site. Other DNV offices may also be considered.

• Act and lead as a collaborative Electrical Engineering subject‑matter expert across projects.
• Author and review technical reports cross‑organizationally with internal teams (Independent Engineering, M&A Advisory, Owner’s Engineering).
• Critically assess transmission, substation, and collection system designs, focusing on safety, cost, and functionality.
• Lead proposal development and manage small to medium‑sized consulting projects.
• Drive business development by identifying client needs, shaping service offerings, and cultivating long‑term relationships with key accounts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and deploy AI‑powered tools that support engineering analysis, automation, and decision‑making.
• Contribute to market positioning and thought leadership (committees, conferences, webinars, whitepapers, blog posts).
• Review electrical designs and associated studies for solar, onshore/offshore wind, high‑voltage substations, and other electric system components.
• Perform or review power system studies (grounding, reactive power, cable ampacity, collection system design).
• Provide guidance and training in electrical commissioning, safety, and procedures.
• Participate in field and analytical work across the full spectrum of electric power systems, with frequent interaction with turbine, solar, energy analysis, environmental, and civil engineering experts.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company‑seeded HSA
• Employer‑paid, therapist‑led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑provided life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the…