Sales & Technology Lead FACTS

About The Role

FlexGrid-HV is DNV's specialized global venture focused on providing strategic advisory, engineering and assurance services in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). These technologies are pivotal for integrating renewable energy, enhancing grid stability, and ensuring efficient long‑distance power transmission. Working with utilities, system operators, developers, investors, government agencies, EPCs, and OEMs, you will lead the growth of our FACTS consultancy, drive sales and business development, and deliver innovative solutions that advance the energy transition.

Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance with a 38‑hour work week.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Personal growth plan based on a 70‑20‑10 learning philosophy.
• Opportunity to grow into a people‑leadership or commercial‑leadership role, selling, leading and executing projects to help customers succeed.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative professional who is passionate about FACTS and HVDC technology, sales, business development, and managing growth globally. In this role you will:

• Grow DNV’s FACTS consultancy business worldwide.
• Interact closely with customers, Key Account Managers and Regional Business Managers to achieve order intake and revenue.
• Lead FACTS thought leadership, proposition development and positioning.
• Ensure technical quality of offers and delivery of services, collaborating with Bid‑ and Project Managers and the FACTS team.
• Represent DNV at conferences and major technology institutes (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CIGRE).
• Report to the Head of FlexGrid HV and be part of the global management team.
• Work from Arnhem (Netherlands), one of DNV’s UK offices, or alternatively in Johannesburg, South Africa, or other European locations.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably a master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in FACTS business development, sales and projects.
• Solid technical knowledge of FACTS integration studies, software tools and regulatory standards.
• Curiosity and solution‑focused mindset, capable of creating innovative ideas and driving opportunities.
• Experience thriving in dynamic, diverse, international and multi‑cultural environments.
• Excellent communication skills, simplifying complex concepts, and willingness to travel (approximately 20% of the time) to clients, conferences and project sites.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, nationality, culture, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in all countries where we operate is essential. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.