Senior Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid Grid & Impact

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead analysis, design and optimization of electrical power systems for industrial and utility clients in a hybrid role based in Klerksdorp, North West. You will guide studies, advise clients, and help develop robust energy infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in power system dynamics, protection and planning, with strong communication and mentoring skills. Renewable integration experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power system analysis and design.
• Experience with power system simulation software (PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
• Strong knowledge of protection principles, relay coordination and planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed power system studies including load flow, short circuit, stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Develop protection schemes for generation, transmission and distribution networks.
• Produce equipment specifications and select substation and plant equipment.
• Provide expert technical consultation to clients on power system issues.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection & relaying

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Client advisory

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA preferred

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead analysis, design and optimization of electrical power systems for industrial and utility clients in a hybrid role based in Klerksdorp, North West. You will guide studies, advise clients, and help develop robust energy infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in power system dynamics, protection and planning, with strong communication and mentoring skills. Renewable integration experience is a plus.