Grid Code Compliance Engineer

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

DNV’s Wind & Solar Technology Testing Team helps ensure that renewable and conventional power plants perform safely, reliably, and in line with expected energy production targets.

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and industry experts delivers independent analysis through advanced measurements, simulations, and certification services, supporting the successful development and operation of energy assets worldwide.

Within this department, the Grid Code Compliance Team specializes in verifying that power plants meet national and international grid connection requirements.

The team conducts Grid Code Compliance assessments, performs Fault Ride Through (FRT) testing, and manages power quality measurement equipment across the globe, with a particular focus on projects in Italy and the wider European region.

This role is ideal for an ambitious professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with project delivery.

You will collaborate with leading energy developers, owners, and operators, managing projects at electrical power plants and client sites around the world, with significant opportunities to work in Italy.

• Main Responsibilities
• Installation and commissioning of measurement systems for Grid Code Compliance or Power quality verification on power plants.
• On-site testing, data monitoring and analysis.
• Troubleshooting on data acquisition systems and sensors.
• Measurement equipment specification, procurement and preparation.
• Monitoring and analysis of data from measurement campaigns according to international and local standards and internal best practices.
• Technical report writing, critical reviewing and professional presentation to clients.
• Project management of power quality measurements projects (scope, schedule, costs).
• Bid management, including contract review, technical analysis, and documentation.
• Develop tools and processes to continuously improve the quality and value of delivery.

What we offer

• The possibility to join a worldwide company with strong values and commitment.
• Work with a highly engaged team in an environment where trust and teamwork are core values.
• A job in a hybrid working model with a home base in Bologna.
• A 37.5 working hours per week.
• Salary range between 35.000,00 and 40.000,00 gross per year (grade 7).
• An attractive benefit package.
• Continuous training and professional improvement.
• The possibility to join DNV’s sanitary insurance, available for all employees.
• Smart working according to work needs.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Allowance for travel.
• Medical expenses fund.

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.

About You

To be a successful candidate, you must have

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Energetic/Mechanical/Physics or any similar field.
• A proven experience in the energy sector in consulting and project management.
• Ability to perform electrical measurements with a multimeter, oscilloscope and datalogger
• Proficient Italian skills and good written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish will be a plus).
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of power quality measurements and grid codes.
• Aptitude in the statistical analysis of data.
• Competency Requirements
• Willingness to travel for at least 60% of working time.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with Customers.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions.
• Willingness to work on economic proposals, data analysis, reports and procedures.
• Ability to work in autonomy on site at direct contact with customers, preparing the working permit and managing the test to be executed.
• Detail-oriented and passionate for quality and efficiency.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)
• Simulation skills with Power Factory DIg SILENT, Siemens PSS.
• MATLAB, PYTHON, IMC FAMOS programming experience.
• One-year student/works exchange program outside Italy.

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.