Hybrid Grid Integration Engineer – Renewable Energy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package and bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Significant professional development

Exposure to cutting-edge grid tech and

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Grid Integration Engineer to lead studies, design and compliance for connecting renewable energy sources to the power grid. You will analyze interconnection, protection, and power quality, collaborating with project developers, utility engineers and equipment manufacturers.

The role requires a strong power systems background, with Pr.Eng eligibility advantageous, and a hybrid work model in South Africa offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power systems engineering with a focus on grid integration of renewable energy or distributed generation.
• Proven experience with power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD).
• Strong understanding of grid codes, interconnection standards, and utility interconnection processes.
• Knowledge of protection relays, control systems, and power quality principles.

Responsabilités

• Perform technical studies for grid interconnection of renewable energy projects, including power flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, standards, and utility requirements.
• Design and specify protection schemes and control systems for grid-connected generation facilities.
• Analyze power quality issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, site engineers, and utility representatives.
• Review and approve technical designs and documentation related to grid integration.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning procedures for grid-connected assets.
• Stay updated on advancements in grid integration technologies, smart grid concepts, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and methodologies for grid integration engineering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to grid connection and operation.

Connaissances

Power systems

Grid interconnection

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

BSc Electrical Eng (Power)

Outils

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Description du poste

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Grid Integration Engineer to lead studies, design and compliance for connecting renewable energy sources to the power grid. You will analyze interconnection, protection, and power quality, collaborating with project developers, utility engineers and equipment manufacturers.

The role requires a strong power systems background, with Pr.Eng eligibility advantageous, and a hybrid work model in South Africa offering flexibility.