Power Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to join our client’s team in a fully remote capacity across South Africa. You will design, analyze, and operate electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution projects, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety while collaborating with a distributed team.

The role emphasizes advanced power-flow studies, protection schemes, and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in power system analysis and design.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerWorld).
• Strong understanding of power system components, protection relays, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow, short circuit, stability, and reliability studies for electrical power systems.
• Design and specify electrical equipment for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and control strategies for power systems.
• Analyze system performance, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and best practices for power system design and operation.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

PE registration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerWorld

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Power Systems Engineer to join their team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is central to the design, analysis, and operation of electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution. You will work on critical infrastructure projects, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer to contribute to the modernization and expansion of energy networks from anywhere in the country, collaborating with a distributed team of experts to shape the future of power delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform power flow, short circuit, stability, and reliability studies for electrical power systems.
• Design and specify electrical equipment for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and control strategies for power systems.
• Analyze system performance, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and best practices for power system design and operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in power system analysis and design.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PowerWorld).
• Strong understanding of power system components, protection relays, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work flexibility with potential for occasional travel if needed.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects in the power infrastructure sector.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering culture.