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This role is designed for experienced engineers who bring practical, first-hand knowledge of power plant design, operations, and performance-ideally complemented by exposure to project development, financing, or transaction processes.\nOur advisory teams operate at the forefront of the energy industry, providing technical due diligence and engineering advisory services to a diverse set of customers across North America. Our work spans the full project lifecycle, from development and financing through construction, operations, and asset optimization, and plays a critical role in informing investment and operational decisions.\nThis role is for a principal thermal power engineer who can serve as DNV’s subject matter authority across advisory assignments spanning mergers and acquisitions, independent engineering, and owner’s engineering for thermal assets. The position centers on applying practical operating and design experience to evaluate greenfield design configurations, plant condition, performance, reliability, maintenance strategy, contract structures, and lifecycle risk, then translating those findings into decision-grade technical advice for developers, owners, lenders, and investors. It requires the ability to visualize and understand the full process cycle enabling strong engineering judgment, credibility in multidisciplinary settings, and the ability to connect real-world asset behavior with project development, financing, construction, operations, and optimization considerations across North America. 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Other DNV locations in North America may also be considered.\nWhat You’ll Do\nServe as the thermal technical lead across advisory engagements involving gas turbines, steam turbines, boiler systems, reciprocating engines, emerging new thermal technologies and balance-of-plant systems. \nLead technical evaluations of thermal assets and portfolios, identifying key risks, value drivers, and lifecycle considerations. \nAssess plant condition and performance using operating history, outage and maintenance records, heat rate and efficiency trends, dispatch profiles, and asset management practices. \nApply practical engineering and operational experience to evaluate reliability, degradation mechanisms, and maintenance strategies. \nLead technical due diligence, independent engineering, and owner’s engineering scopes, including:Review of plant design and major equipment configurations \nEvaluation of technical aspects of EPC and O&M agreements \nValidation of technical inputs to financial models (CapEx, OpEx, performance, degradation) \nParticipation in site visits, field assessments, and technical interviews \n\nStrengthen technical excellence across DNV:\nMentor internal staff and support development/upskilling of thermal advisory competencies across the organization.\nDrive continuous improvement and operational excellence to ensure consistency, quality, and technical leadership across all thermal-related engagements.\n What We offer\nGenerous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) \nMedical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees \nSpecial programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family \nWorkplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees \nRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match \nCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits \nEducation Assistance Program \nFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities \nConsumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub \nAdvancement opportunities \n**Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**'\nDNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. 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