Hybrid Grid Integration Engineer – Renewable Energy

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid plan

Retirement fund contribution

Professional training & certifications

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Grid Integration Engineer for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role centers on stable integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, and developing technical solutions and operational strategies for a modern power system.

This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration at the Paarl facility with remote flexibility, offering exposure to grid codes, IPPs, and advanced software tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, and ETAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power-systems specialization.
• Minimum 4 years in grid integration or power system planning/operations.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, stability and control.
• Proficient with power-system analysis software (PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, ETAP).
• Experience with renewable energy integration (solar, wind).
• Knowledge of South African grid codes and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or ECSA registration is a plus.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Analyze impact of renewables on grid stability and power quality.
• Develop and implement grid-connection requirements for new projects.
• Design and optimize control strategies for grid-connected energy systems.
• Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, stability.
• Collaborate with IPPs and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot grid integration issues.
• Contribute to grid modernization initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and guidance documents.
• Plan and execute grid-connection projects.

Skills

Grid integration experience

Power system dynamics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Grid Integration Engineer for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role centers on stable integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, and developing technical solutions and operational strategies for a modern power system.

This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration at the Paarl facility with remote flexibility, offering exposure to grid codes, IPPs, and advanced software tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, and ETAP.