Grid Integration Engineer – Renewables & Power Systems

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Grid Integration Specialist for its client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on ensuring stable integration of renewable energy and other power sources into the regional grid, with emphasis on grid stability and power quality.

You will analyze grid performance, develop interconnection studies, and ensure compliance with grid codes and regulations. Collaboration with developers, IPPs, and internal engineering teams is essential to support South

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• At least 6 years of power systems experience focusing on grid integration and renewables.
• Proven experience with grid interconnection studies using PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory, or similar.
• PE registration (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze impact of new generation on grid stability, reliability, and power quality.
• Develop and review interconnection studies: load flow, short circuit, and transient stability.
• Define technical requirements for interconnection equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and policies.
• Collaborate with IPPs, developers and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on protection, control, and automation for grid integration.
• Troubleshoot grid stability and power quality disturbances.
• Stay informed on evolving grid integration technologies and regulatory changes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Participate in planning studies for future generation and load growth.

Skills

Power systems

Grid integration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Grid Integration Specialist for its client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on ensuring stable integration of renewable energy and other power sources into the regional grid, with emphasis on grid stability and power quality.

You will analyze grid performance, develop interconnection studies, and ensure compliance with grid codes and regulations. Collaboration with developers, IPPs, and internal engineering teams is essential to support South