Grid Modernization Engineer — Hybrid (Renewables)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Access to innovative energy projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Electrical Grid Engineer to support the modernization and expansion of Pretoria's energy infrastructure. The role focuses on grid stability, reliability, and efficiency, integrating renewable energy sources within a hybrid work environment.

You will plan, design, and implement grid enhancements, conduct power system studies, and collaborate across planning, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) required.
• 6+ years of progressive power systems experience in utility or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with grid stability and renewable integration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze grid performance and design capacity and reliability improvements.
• Develop specs for substations, transmission lines, and protection systems.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies with power system software.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Oversee deployment of smart grid tech and energy storage.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations.

Skills

Grid analysis

Power system design

Renewable integration

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Electrical Grid Engineer to support the modernization and expansion of Pretoria's energy infrastructure. The role focuses on grid stability, reliability, and efficiency, integrating renewable energy sources within a hybrid work environment.

You will plan, design, and implement grid enhancements, conduct power system studies, and collaborate across planning, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with national