Principal Hydrogen 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

Are you excited about the opportunities created by the energy transition to decarbonize our economy? Have you been wondering how to help our industries transform and develop solutions to aid our climate change challenge?

If you have those aspirations then DNV has a spot for you. Our Energy Systems business unit in North America is seeking a Principal Hydrogen Engineer passionate about creating a safer, better, and more sustainable world.

DNV is currently leading projects in all aspects of the hydrogen value chain, from production to end-use, providing subject matter expertise in pipeline transportation, transmission and distribution, integrity and risk management, as well as support in production, processing facilities, storage, and end-use compatibility. As a Hydrogen Engineer, you will have the opportunity to support a variety of projects for customers leading the transition to hydrogen and overall energy transition.

At DNV you will find teams of highly skilled engineers and researcher scientists who truly believe that through our engagement we help protect people and the environment. We work together in global and inclusive teams where diversity is not only a priority but an encouraged way of working. We embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. We look forward to working with you, the type of person that is determined to make a difference. If you are a solution-oriented mindset, proactive personality, and team-player attitude, we want to have you in our team.

This role is based at our DNV office in Calgary, Alberta presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do

• Be the driver of high-quality delivery of Hydrogen projects in North America
• Lead and engage in hydrogen projects where you will challenge concepts and ideas for hydrogen transportation, distribution, storage, production, and end-use
• Work closely together with regional segment lead and DNV subject matter experts for H2 to share, learn and implement best practices
• Increase your internal and external visibility by participating in business development including lead generation, bidding, and multidisciplinary proposal development
• Sharing is important for DNV; thus, you will be involved in domain knowledge building within the organization
• Support proposals and projects as a subject matter expert
• Support team competence development through coaching and mentoring

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
• Special programs Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Workplace strategies for mental health resources available to all employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
• Advancement opportunities

Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

About you

What Is Required

• BS or higher in mechanical, electrical, materials, or a related engineering field
• Direct experience working with hydrogen production, transportation, processing, or other related hydrogen projects
• Strong domain knowledge in any one or more of the following areas:
• Hydrogen value chain
• Gas distribution pipeline engineering and operations
• Low-carbon hydrogen production (e.g. green and blue hydrogen)
• Electrolyzers and electrolysis
• Fuel cells
• Gas processing facilities (e.g. compression, liquefaction, storage, and separation)
• Hydrogen transportation via pipelines, trucks, and rails in various forms (e.g., compressed gas, liquefied hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, liquid organic hydrogen carrier, and metal hydride)
• H2 uses in the industrial sector
• H2 Safety and Risk Management
• Hydrogen regulations, standards, and codes


• Self-development, empowerment, and engagement
• Cultivates a broad and diverse network
• Comfortable talking to customers and making presentations
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

• Direct experience working with transmission or distribution pipelines operations, engineering design, and/or Codes and Standards is preferred

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example, visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

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