Grid Connection Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Grid Connection Specialist in Randburg. The role focuses on integrating new energy projects into South Africa's grid, managing applications, studies, and negotiations with grid operators.

You will work in a hybrid setup, balancing remote coordination with on-site visits, ensuring compliance with grid codes and regulatory requirements, and supporting the expansion of renewable energy capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 6 years in power systems engineering with grid connections.
• Thorough knowledge of SA grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Experience with grid operators and application processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the grid connection process from application to final approval.
• Coordinate with Eskom and municipalities to meet requirements and timelines.
• Oversee grid studies: load flow, short circuit, stability.
• Ensure designs comply with grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Negotiate connection agreements with operators and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and stay updated on regulations and technologies.
• Balance remote coordination with on-site meetings in a hybrid setup.

Skills

Grid connection

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is at the forefront of energy infrastructure development and is seeking a knowledgeable Grid Connection Specialist to facilitate the integration of new energy projects into the national grid. This hybrid role, based in Randburg , is crucial for navigating the complexities of grid connection applications, technical studies, and negotiations with grid operators. You will ensure that our renewable energy projects and other developments meet all technical and regulatory requirements for a seamless and compliant grid connection, playing a key role in expanding South Africa 's energy capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire grid connection process for new energy projects, from initial application to final connection approval.
• Liaise directly with grid operators (e.g., Eskom, municipalities) to understand requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of necessary grid studies, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analyses.
• Ensure project designs and specifications comply with all relevant grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Negotiate connection agreements and terms with grid operators and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with grid integration.
• Stay updated on evolving grid connection regulations, policies, and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a specific focus on grid connections.
• Thorough understanding of South African grid codes, interconnection standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with grid operators and managing the application process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup, balancing remote coordination with necessary on-site meetings.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of remote flexibility and office-based collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly expanding energy sector.
• Work on diverse and impactful projects driving the energy transition.
• Travel allowance for essential site visits and meetings.