Grid Integration & Power Distribution Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Electrical Engineer for a utility provider in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on planning, design, and implementation of electrical distribution networks with emphasis on grid integration of renewable energy sources.

You will work on protection schemes, SCADA, and network studies, while contributing to asset management and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setting. A Pr Eng or equivalent is preferred and extensive experience is required.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years in electrical power distribution engineering.
• Experience with grid integration of renewables is highly advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr Eng or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical distribution systems including substations, overhead lines and cables.
• Conduct power flow, short circuit, and stability studies for distribution networks.
• Develop protection coordination strategies for the grid.
• Integrate distributed generation (e.g., solar PV) into the network.
• Manage capital projects related to network upgrades and extensions.
• Provide technical support to field operations and customer service.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Protection coordination

Renewable energy integration

SCADA systems

Project management

Education

BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Electrical Engineer for a utility provider in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on planning, design, and implementation of electrical distribution networks with emphasis on grid integration of renewable energy sources.

You will work on protection schemes, SCADA, and network studies, while contributing to asset management and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setting. A Pr Eng or equivalent is preferred and extensive experience is required.