Energy Systems Engineer — Grid Modernization & Renewables

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Energy Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize energy generation, distribution, and storage systems in Tembisa. You will lead efforts to integrate renewable energy sources and improve grid stability, reliability, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of power systems experience and strong knowledge of SCADA, load flow, and transient analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in power systems engineering in the Energy sector.
• Strong understanding of load flow, short circuit, and transient stability.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize electrical power systems (generation, transmission, distribution).
• Develop strategies for integrating solar and wind into grids.
• Perform feasibility studies and technical assessments for new projects.
• Model system performance using ETAP, PSS/E or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Collaborate with project managers, technicians, and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and resolve power system operation issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety and environmental policies.
• Prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Stay updated on energy systems engineering trends and technologies.
• Contribute to engineering processes and best practices.

Skills

Power systems analysis

SCADA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Energy Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize energy generation, distribution, and storage systems in Tembisa. You will lead efforts to integrate renewable energy sources and improve grid stability, reliability, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of power systems experience and strong knowledge of SCADA, load flow, and transient analysis.