Senior Consultant - Digital System Operation

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Job Description

Do you want to be involved and make a difference in the realization of the energy transition? Do you want to support our customers develop and deliver successful strategies as part of the journey to a green, smart and flexible energy system? Then you may find the role as a Senior Consultant - Digital System Operator in DNV to be a great next step in your career.

GB's gas and electricity networks face a tremendous challenge to deliver the network investments required to enable decarbonisation of heat, and connect large quantities of renewable energy production capacity at record pace. Against this background, the Future System Operator (FSO) will arrive in 2024 as a new entity in the energy sector, tasked with co-optimising gas and electricity network infrastructure planning and delivery. Our energy networks are pivotal to delivering the energy transition at the scale and pace required to realise Net Zero 2050, and to fulfil their role, they will need to overcome unprecedented techno-economic challenges under high policy and regulatory uncertainty.

DNV's Energy Strategy Advisory (ESA) team operates at the heart of this challenge, supporting clients across the energy supply chain. We are looking for a Senior / Consultant to support this fast-growing and vital advisory space.

This role will focus on techno-economic, strategic and regulatory advice to GB Energy Networks, such as National Grid ESO, National Gas, TOs, DNOs and GDNs, but also networks in other jurisdictions. You will help our customers understand and overcome strategic and regulatory challenges, assess the technical and commercial viability of innovative technologies/solutions and business models, and manage the risks around investment propositions. Specific topics would include, among others:

• digitalisation,
• "whole systems" network/system operation,
• DNO-to-DSO,
• flexibility mechanisms,
• renewables integration,
• enabling hydrogen.

You will be responsible for the acquisition, execution and management of projects as well as building and managing client relationships. The primary market is UK & Ireland, but the successful candidate is encouraged to actively collaborate with other regions to (1) develop and deliver opportunities further afield and (2) engage DNV subject matter experts to support the delivery of UK&I projects.

Energy Strategy Advisory combines deep expertise of renewable energy technologies, gas and electricity networks, energy markets, and business models to advise stakeholders in the energy transition. Our clients span the full energy value chain and include manufacturers, utilities, investors, regulators and governments. Our services involve techno-economic assessment, research and innovation, strategy and management consulting, as well as policy and regulatory advice. Our overall objective is to help the energy sector to develop viable and economic solutions to support the transition to a smart, flexible energy system as part of the route to Net Zero.

As a Consultant in ESA your responsibilities will relate to two types of activities:

• Consultancy:
  • Advise our clients in the domain of transmission, distribution, and whole system operations to implement IT & OT systems for efficient & effective asset management, network operations, system operations and market operations,
  • Advise our clients on roadmap preparation, requirement gathering and analysis, business process design, systems impact analysis, solution identification, product selection, project estimation, planning, solution design, development, implementation, user training and systems support,
  • Take a leading role as an expert on the changing role of energy networks in delivering the energy transition,
  • Advise our clients in our projects about whole energy system network planning, network design, system operation, digitalisation, strategy and economic regulation,
  • Carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses for your projects,
  • Take a role as a workstream or project manager,
  • Deliver client workshops: support our customers to define their energy transition strategy,
  • Develop new services based on our customer needs,
  • Be knowledgeable about relevant industry developments, regulation and guidelines,
  • Write high quality reports and presentations to a publishable standard for our customers,
  • Work together with colleagues and experts both within and outside our region.
• Business development:
  • Grow your own network to connect with potential clients,
  • Build strong relationship with existing and new customers,
  • Represent DNV at events to showcase our services and capabilities,
  • Identify market opportunities and develop our services based on these market needs,
  • Organize customer meetings and workshops,
  • Prepare high quality proposals addressing the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

BE CHALLENGED

We have an enviable client list - we work with the biggest names out there. Our position enables us to lead the development in many industries. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with specialists from a wide range of disciplines. It will all broaden your view and deepen your skills.

LEARN AND GROW

Our knowledge-based and digitally focused organisation will help you learn and grow. Be assured that it is not just something we talk about. Every year we invest 5% of our revenue on research, innovation and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression

for our people. From on the job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching and participating in training programs, we help to support you progress.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company's Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment". This is our reason for being since our foundation in 1864. Our Vision to be "a trusted voice to tackle global transformations", gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

BE INSPIRED AND ENRICHED

You will be part of a culture that embrace the values of caring, daring and sharing. These are the three core values that shape our performance; We care for each other, our customers, our planet, and we take care of ourselves. We dare to explore, to experiment, to be different, and to be courageous, curious, and creative. We share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and our customers. We support social, sport and team building activities. As a result, we continue to thrive, grow and develop.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

• Receive a competitive compensation package.
• Get secured for the future with our pension scheme, profit share, health care benefits and wellness programs.
• Enjoy the flexibility to handle your work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle and achieve a good work/life balance.
• Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Develop your managerial skills, by going through our state-of-the-art leadership programs.
• Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

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.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you need to have:

• An Academic degree in a relevant discipline,
• Prior experience advising energy networks on investment planning, network design, digitalisation, regulation or strategy matters - or prior experience working at a network business in a relevant role (e.g. Network modeller, system operation, SCADA Engineer, data architect),
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages will be considered a plus.

In addition, experience or a high willingness to familiarize yourself with one of the following topics would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of several relevant subject areas including business analysis, design, data modelling, network modelling, solution consulting/architecting, engineering, development, testing, installation and commissioning of Substation Automation Systems, Distribution Automation Systems, Communication Protocols, RTUs/FRTUs, SCADA, ADMS, OMS, DERMS & Operations Technology Solutions / Projects etc.,
• Common Information Model (CIM IEC 61970, 61968, 62325), IEC CIM based IT-OT integration. IEC CIM canonical modelling, model extension, contextual model development for different information exchange needs,
• Knowledge of IT (GIS, EAM, Planning) and OT systems (ADMS, DSM, OMS, EMS, DERMS) and operation of an energy system, reference architecture, cyber security and data integration and management,
• Knowledge of data management processes or requirements, functional data architecture including data impact analysis, As-Is & To-Be Data and Integration landscape, conceptual data modelling, data definition, logical data modelling, data migration design, analytic,
• Smart Grid solutions such as LV networks innovations, IoT sensors, microgrids, electric vehicles to grid solutions, demand side response, new markets, digital twins, etc.,

Key competencies, skills and personal attributes:

• A curious mindset and a "can-do" attitude, with a willingness to embrace uncertainty.
• Strong skills and capabilities to act as a consultant, and ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders at network businesses.
• An established and growing network of relevant customers and industry contacts.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team.
• Understanding of the technical consequences of a business decision as well as the business consequences of a technical decision.
• Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.

About Us

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.