Senior Engineer - HVDC and FACTS
Within the Power Grids service area, the Power Grid Assets team supports electricity utilities, developers, investors, asset owners and infrastructure operators across the asset lifecycle. Our work is typically techno-economic in nature, providing independent decision-making support for planning, development, maintenance, replacement, risk management and performance improvement of power grid assets.
The team also supports the energy transition through advisory services for HVDC and HVAC transmission systems, FACTS and grid support technologies, high-voltage substations, SCADA, control and communications systems, renewable energy integration, grid connection infrastructure, asset management and digitalization. We help clients make practical, evidence-based technical and commercial decisions in a rapidly changing power system.
In late 2025, DNV acquired Amplitude Consultants, a company with a strong track record of delivering successful HVDC and FACTS engagements to clients in the Asia-Pacific Region. The combined HVDC and FACTS capabilities of DNV and Amplitude has established DNV as the largest independent HVDC and FACTS advisory consultancy in the Asia Pacific region. DNV’s growing portfolio of HVDC and FACTS projects includes HVDC transmission systems and interconnectors and/or FACTS projects proposed, under development or in the process of being upgraded in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, and includes key projects in Asia that are focused on connecting countries and jurisdictions.
It is an exciting time to be working in the HVDC and FACTS space in the region. The demand for interconnection between countries and regions is being driven by the need to allow large load centers to access clean, renewable energy sources.
With this, we are looking to expand our HVDC advisory team further. The role is focused on providing technical consulting services to DNV’s clients in the concept development, feasibility, delivery and operational support for HVDC, FACTS and land and submarine cable projects across the Asia-Pacific region and other parts of the globe. We are looking for someone with experience, either with HVDC, FACTS, underground or subsea HVDC cables or with technologies similar in nature, such as applications involving high voltage power electronics and/or complex control, protection and auxiliary systems. The successful candidate will join a team of well-respected experts in these fields and will have the opportunity to develop and expand their skills and capabilities with the guidance and support of these experts.
Technical Engineering and Consulting
Provide technical engineering expertise and consulting services to DNV’s clients. Technical and consulting engagements will include the following key areas and fields, as well as any other areas and fields which are mutually agreed to be within the capabilities of the Employee and in line with the goals and mission of DNV:
- High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)
- Power transmission
- High voltage and submarine cables
- Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
- Technical due diligence
- Workshops and training of client staff
HVDC and FACTS Projects
Provide technical expertise and consulting services for any and all stages of project development, delivery and operation for HVDC and FACTS projects including associated underground or subsea cables and overhead lines. Key activities include:
- Conceptual design;
- High level assessment of project options;
- Cost estimation;
- Development of technical requirements and specifications;
- Design review and verification;
- Factory inspections and witnessing factory testing;
- Technical advisory during construction and commissioning;
- Testing and commissioning support, supervision, witnessing and management;
- Development of operational philosophy, procedures and requirements;
- Technical support, incident and equipment failure investigation and ongoing engineering advisory for operational plant;
- Assessment, specification and project delivery for upgrades, replacements and retrofits; and
- Protection, control and automation systems.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of HVDC and FACTS Projects and Facilities
Provide technical consulting services in support of projects associated with the development, review and revision of O&M philosophies, practices, roadmaps and procedures associated with HVDC and FACTS projects and facilities, both under development and in operation. Provide technical support to the investigation and root cause analysis of operational incidents and technical issues experienced by HVDC and FACTS facilities, and associated underground, subsea and overhead transmission cables and lines, during operation.
Skills Development
Undertake technical activities in new areas under the supervision of experienced personnel, including HVDC and FACTs projects, underground and submarine cable systems, protection and control systems and renewable energy projects, with a view to develop technical capabilities in these areas. Maintain required current/up-to-date CPD and training and industry accreditations and certifications.
Project Management
Provide leadership and manage assigned jobs on behalf of DNV, including the oversight, management, control and responsibility for job budget, schedule and quality of deliverables. Liaise directly with the client to ensure high quality outcomes to the expectations and satisfaction of the client.
Business Development
Assist with the preparation of bid proposals and tender submissions as directed by Line Manager. Attend visits to clients and participate in Business Development/Networking events and activities to promote DNV’s brand and services.
Supervision and Mentoring
Provide technical supervision and mentoring of graduate, junior and less experienced staff in areas of expertise and in general consulting skills and activities. Be a role model to your peers as a senior member of the team. Represent the company and values, promote the culture, set an example with work ethic and expectations. This position description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the job at the time when it was provided to the employee. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the job.
- Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.
- Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme or sales incentive scheme – depending on your role.
- Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.
- Parental and long service leave: DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.
- Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working flexibility.
- Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.
- Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers.
Degree in Engineering(Electrical or equivalent) or higher degree orequivalent combination of qualifications and project engineering and delivery experience.
Experience working in a professional services organisation, driving outcomes to operational goals and group targets; liaising and communicating with key stakeholders; participating in business development activities; and contributing to a continual improvement environment.
Demonstrated experience working in one or more aspects of the project development, delivery and/or operational phases for HVDC and/or FACTS projects, and/or associated underground, subsea or overhead HVDC transmission cables or lines, or experience with technologies similar in nature, such as applications involving high voltage power electronics and/or complex control, protection and auxiliary systems.
Hold or have ability to obtain state-based registration
Excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability to take on feedback and implement measures for improvement
Drivers license
Legal right to work in Australia
Work Environment
Primarily seated and office-based
Ability to travel to and attend local and interstate project and/or client sites
Flexibility to work outside of business hours (events, international time zones, additional group/company support
Ability to share experience and knowledge with peers and less experienced staff