Grid Integration Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Impactful energy projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Grid Integration Engineer to advance the energy sector from Mossel Bay. You will ensure stable connections of distributed energy resources to the national grid, performing studies, compliance assessments, and developing integration solutions.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Mossel Bay, with opportunities to work on challenging projects shaping energy infrastructure in the Western Cape and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years in power systems engineering with a grid integration focus.
• Experience with grid-interconnection studies and power system simulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform grid interconnection studies, including power flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Develop technical requirements and standards for integration of renewable energy sources.
• Analyze grid impacts and mitigate new generation or load connection issues.
• Collaborate with utility operators, project developers, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to grid interconnection and power quality.

Connaissances

Power systems

Grid interconnection

Renewable integration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

PSS/E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Grid Integration Engineer to contribute to the advancement of the energy sector from their base in Mossel Bay . This role is crucial for ensuring the stable and efficient connection of distributed energy resources, such as solar and wind, to the national grid. You will be responsible for technical studies, compliance assessments, and developing solutions that facilitate the seamless integration of these new energy sources. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure in a region undergoing significant transformation, with a hybrid work arrangement for added flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform grid interconnection studies, including power flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Develop technical requirements and standards for the integration of renewable energy sources.
• Analyze grid impacts and recommend mitigation strategies for new generation or load connections.
• Collaborate with utility operators, project developers, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to grid interconnection and power quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a focus on grid integration .
• Proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT).
• Understanding of power system stability, dynamics, and protection principles.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and their grid integration challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and relevant certifications.
• Hybrid work model allowing a blend of office and remote work in Mossel Bay .
• Opportunity to influence the future of energy infrastructure in the Western Cape .