Senior / Principal FACTS System Design Consultant Flex Grid

In this role you will design and validate FACTS-based transmission solutions as part of DNV's global FlexGrid venture. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver systems that improve affordability, reliability and sustainability of electricity networks. You’ll lead feasibility studies, modelling, and control strategies, while representing DNV at conferences and informing standards. The role offers international travel and opportunities to mentor junior consultants. This position combines technical depth with strategic impact in shaping modern grid expansion.

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• flexible working options
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance
• Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Professional membership fee reimbursement (up to 570)

• Create conceptual designs for FACTS and AC systems and perform feasibility analyses of CAPEX, OPEX, losses and constructability
• Develop and review electrical system studies, equipment specs, and general arrangements for FACTS systems and substations
• Lead or review dynamic modelling, stability analysis, and other system studies for FACTS
• Design and refine converter control, fault management, and grid code compliance strategies for multi-terminal projects
• Prepare specifications, support tenders, and witness FAT/SAT to ensure regulatory and customer-fit solutions
• Deliver clear technical reports and commercial offers; contribute to service portfolio and market monitoring
• Represent DNV at conferences, contribute to standards work, and engage in business development
• Coach and mentor junior consultants on technical career growth

• Extensive hands-on FACTS project experience across development phases
• Strong knowledge of FACTS integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (IEC, CIGRE, IEEE)
• Clear communicator who simplifies complex concepts and collaborates across teams
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for client meetings, conferences, and site visits
• Familiarity with multi-terminal FACTS, fault clearing, interoperability, and procurement processes is beneficial
• Experience with industrial simulation tools (PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF) is beneficial

• curious and solution-focused
• clear and effective communicator
• collaborative mindset in diverse, international teams
• FACTS integration studies
• dynamic modelling and stability analysis
• converter control and grid code compliance