Grid Integration Specialist

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development funds

Impact on modernization of energy grid

Job summary

Placements24, a leading energy solutions recruiter, seeks a Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote team focusing on renewable energy interconnection. You will analyze grid infrastructure, develop interconnection standards, and collaborate with utilities nationwide to ensure reliable, scalable operation of an evolving energy network.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in power systems engineering, strong knowledge of grid codes, and hands-on experience with simulation tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years in power systems engineering, specializing in grid integration.
Strong knowledge of power flow, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability.
Familiarity with grid interconnection standards and processes.
Experience with PSS/E, PowerFactory, or similar tools.
Excellent communication and remote stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze grid capacity and stability for interconnection of renewable energy projects.
Develop and implement technical guidelines and standards for grid integration.
Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and project developers on interconnection studies and agreements.
Identify and resolve technical challenges related to grid stability, power quality, and protection.
Review and approve interconnection applications and designs.
Stay informed about evolving grid codes, regulations, and best practices for renewable energy integration.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid integration

Power flow analysis

Short-circuit analysis

Transient stability

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable Grid Integration Specialist to join their remote team, focusing on ensuring the seamless and stable integration of renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. In this fully remote role, you will analyze grid infrastructure, develop interconnection standards, and collaborate with utilities and project developers to overcome technical challenges. This is a critical position for ensuring the reliable operation of the energy network as it incorporates increasing amounts of distributed and variable generation. Your expertise will directly impact the scalability and efficiency of clean energy deployment nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze grid capacity and stability for the interconnection of renewable energy projects.
Develop and implement technical guidelines and standards for grid integration .
Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and project developers on interconnection studies and agreements.
Identify and resolve technical challenges related to grid stability, power quality, and protection.
Review and approve interconnection applications and designs.
Stay informed about evolving grid codes, regulations, and best practices for renewable energy integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a specialization in grid integration.
Deep understanding of power flow, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability.
Familiarity with grid interconnection standards and processes.
Experience with simulation tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, or similar.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in a remote environment .

Benefits