(Senior) Consultant for Digital System Operation
Location: Dresden, Germany, Schoenefeld, Germany | Business: Energy Systems | Contract type: Permanent Employee | Job ID: 4629
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About us
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.
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.
About the role
In the Digital System Operation team, we support national and international power grid operators in their daily challenges including the integration of renewable energies into the power grid and the secure management of power grids in the context of the energy transition, covering the grid and digital transition. Our focus is on a well functioning control system and the development thereof. Our work has a major share for a successful energy transition.
What will you do
You will support and enable power system operator to build and update their control system to meet future requirements. This will require tasks related to Business Analysts, System Architects and / or data architect. Depending on your expertise and experience your focus may vary, however, the challenge will remain the same: to support and enable a future fit control system, with respect to functions, system design and integration.
Together with you, we will work on the next generation grid operation for both TSOs and DSOs. You will support our customers in analyzing and implementing business processes with the aim of adapting them to current and future challenges, engage in discussions about data governance and define functional requirements. We act as project managers, moderators, experts, change managers and forward thinkers for our customers.
Typical customer projects cover e.g.:
Advising on the strategic use of data,
Analyzing and evaluating technical and functional requirements,
Innovation consulting and further development of the system architecture,
Designing and documenting interfaces, e.g. for data integration (ETL/ELT processes)
Ensuring interoperability between different IT systems and data sources,
Your Main Tasks
Understand current and upcoming regulations in the power system operation field and translate them into technical requirements
Analyze and document current grid operators’ system operation - e.g. IT/OT systems and architecture, functionalities and work processes
Develop ideas, concepts, strategies for updated or new IT/OT functionalities, architectures and work processes
Write a requirement specification for the procurement process - in waterfall or agile implementation style
Support in implementation, testing, training and approval processes
Prepare a basic cost/benefit analysis
Prepare and present C-level suitable presentations to explain technical and financial coherences
What we offer
A challenging environment to shape the successful energy transition
Working in a motivated team at DNV and with the customer - strong team cohesion, e.g. through joint team activities
Development of innovative, disruptive and market-leading concepts for the future power grid management
Opportunities to participate in various national and international projects in the field of power grid operations
Flexible possibilities to work in the office or home office
Buddy program during onboarding
Many opportunities for personal development - possibilities to quickly take on high responsibility, e.g. as a subject matter expert or project manager
Guaranteed continuous learning through feedback, exchange in the team and work with the customer
Extensive, international and active network of experts for knowledge exchange
Permanent employment
About you
To be taken into consideration, you must have:
Proven electrotechnical or software background, e.g. through degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar,
Relevant work experience in areas mentioned above,
Solution- and customer-oriented way of working,
Desire to grow together with a team where knowledge is shared, and feedback is desired
Language skills: English and German at least C1 level
Willingness to travel for customer projects with focus on Germany
These will give you an advantage:
Good basic understanding of the energy industry/technology desirable
Good knowledge of (power) control systems desirable
Knowledge of and experience with SCADA systems / control technology in the energy industry
Knowledge of and experience with database technologies and platforms
Knowledge of architectural principles, design patterns and system models
Knowledge of CIM / CGMES
Agile methods
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
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Benefits
Profit Share
You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.
Pension Schemes
We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.
Public Transport
You’ll be offered a "Deutschlandticket" to make public transport a more viable commuting option.
Annual Leave
You’ll be entitled to 30 days annual leave a year and special leave can be granted for moving, compassionate leave and special events such charitable activities, weddings, and funerals.
Mental Health Support
You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our strategic health management and wider workplace health support.
Mentoring Programs
You’ll have access to our mentoring courses and networking opportunities that address specific needs and help everyone develop their skills: from female mentoring initiatives to leadership development programs.
Hybrid Work Model
We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and life together in a way that works for you.
Shape Your Career
We support you in exploring different career opportunities or shifting between teams or locations, so that you can shape your career according to what you find motivating. We dare, and so can you.
Ergonomic Workplace
Sit/stand desks, high-quality adjustable chairs and balance balls are just a few examples of what ergonomic office means here. We also make it easier for you to arrange your working space at home with a desk grant.
Jobrad
You’ll have the opportunity to lease up to 2 bicycles as part of our JobRad program, financed through deferred compensation. Thus, you’ll support DNV's goal of reducing our environmental footprint.
Urban sports club
You‘ll have access to our fitness cooperation with Urban Sports Club as part of DNV’s health management. This means that you benefit from an exclusive discount on the use of a wide range of sports and wellness activities whenever and wherever you want.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter written in English. We are looking forward to receiving your application!
We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you not to wait until deadline to apply for the position.
“Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.”
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