Lead Grid Modernization Engineer – Smart Grids & AMI

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Modernization Engineer for an on-site role in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead modernization initiatives, deploy smart grid technologies, and drive reliability and efficiency improvements across the power distribution network.

The role requires 7+ years in power systems, strong project leadership, and experience with AMI/SCADA and substation automation, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality results.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or Control Systems.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering with grid modernization focus.
• Experience implementing AMI, SCADA, distribution automation and substation automation.
• Strong understanding of grid operations, protection and power quality.
• Data analytics and modeling for grid performance assessment.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic plans for grid modernization, focusing on smart grid technologies and AMI.
• Lead design, integration, and deployment of grid technologies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for modernization projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources for modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors and partners for seamless implementations.
• Analyze grid data to identify improvements and develop data-driven solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in grid modernization and smart grid development.
• Develop and maintain documentation for grid systems and processes.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSilent

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Modernization Engineer for an on-site role in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead modernization initiatives, deploy smart grid technologies, and drive reliability and efficiency improvements across the power distribution network.

The role requires 7+ years in power systems, strong project leadership, and experience with AMI/SCADA and substation automation, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality results.