Senior Grid Modernization Engineer - Smart Grid & DER

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Grid Modernization Engineer for an energy infrastructure project in Upington. You will lead modernization initiatives to upgrade the electricity grid, focusing on DER integration, smart grid technologies, and resilience.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in power systems, expertise in AMI/SCADA, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with utilities and technology partners to deliver reliable grid solutions aligned with South Africa's energy goals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering with emphasis on grid modernization and smart grid technologies.
• Strong knowledge of grid operations, power flow analysis, protection systems, and distribution network design.
• Experience with AMI, SCADA, DER integration, and microgrids is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning and implementation of grid modernization projects, incl. smart grid technologies and DER integration.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify improvement opportunities and develop modernization strategies.
• Design and engineer solutions for grid automation, protection, and control systems.
• Evaluate and select technologies for grid modernization (AMI, SCADA upgrades, energy storage).
• Collaborate with utility partners, technology providers, and internal teams on project execution.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in grid modernization.
• Develop technical specs, project plans, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Kenntnisse

Power systems engineering

Grid modernization

DER integration

Smart grid technologies

Protection & control systems

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Power system simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Grid Modernization Engineer for an energy infrastructure project in Upington. You will lead modernization initiatives to upgrade the electricity grid, focusing on DER integration, smart grid technologies, and resilience.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in power systems, expertise in AMI/SCADA, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with utilities and technology partners to deliver reliable grid solutions aligned with South Africa's energy goals.