Grid Modernization Engineer: Build a Smarter Grid

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Grid Modernization Engineer to lead the transformation of the Mossel Bay electricity distribution network. The role focuses on integrating smart grid technologies, improving grid resilience, and optimizing operations.

You will design, plan, and implement AMI, distribution automation, and renewable energy integration strategies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet evolving energy demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with specialization in Power Systems or Control Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power systems engineering with exposure to grid modernization and smart grid technologies.
• Experience with SCADA, AMI, DMS and other grid automation technologies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, load forecasting, and power quality principles.
• Familiarity with renewable energy integration challenges and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for grid modernization focusing on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Design and oversee deployment of smart grid technologies such as AMI, SCADA, and distribution automation.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Evaluate and integrate renewable energy sources and energy storage into the grid infrastructure.
• Collaborate with asset management, operations, and IT to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for grid modernization projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed grid upgrades and new technologies.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments in smart grid technology.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation; present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Grid modernization

Power systems engineering

SCADA

AMI

DMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

AMI

DMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Grid Modernization Engineer to lead the transformation of the Mossel Bay electricity distribution network. The role focuses on integrating smart grid technologies, improving grid resilience, and optimizing operations.

You will design, plan, and implement AMI, distribution automation, and renewable energy integration strategies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet evolving energy demands.