Senior Power Systems Analyst: Grid Stability & Optimization

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst for a challenging role in Randburg, Gauteng. You will analyze power grids, model generation impacts, and drive grid optimization through advanced simulations. The position appeals to engineers passionate about energy networks and reliability.

You will model power flow, stability, and contingencies, producing reports for management and stakeholders while collaborating with grid operators on next steps in planning and operation.

Qualifications

• Requires expertise in power system analysis and grid stability.
• Strong understanding of power flow, transient stability, and short-circuit analysis.
• Experience with simulation tools for grid studies.
• Ability to model renewable energy integration effects.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses on the electrical grid.
• Model and simulate the impact of renewable energy integration and distributed generation.
• Evaluate performance and reliability of existing and proposed power system infrastructure.
• Develop strategies to enhance grid stability and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with grid operators and planning engineers on system studies.
• Stay current with advancements in power system analysis tools and methodologies.
• Assist in the development and validation of power system models.
• Support grid planning and operational decision-making processes.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Power flow

Transient stability

Short-circuit analysis

Grid modeling

Renewable integration analysis

Tools

Power system simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst for a challenging role in Randburg, Gauteng. You will analyze power grids, model generation impacts, and drive grid optimization through advanced simulations. The position appeals to engineers passionate about energy networks and reliability.

You will model power flow, stability, and contingencies, producing reports for management and stakeholders while collaborating with grid operators on next steps in planning and operation.