Power Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 680,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze and implement power systems for diverse applications. You will work on generation, distribution, and protection projects across Gauteng, ensuring efficiency, reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of design/analysis experience, and proficiency with ETAP/PSS/E/PowerFactory; renewable integration is a plus.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in power system design and analysis.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, PowerFactory).
• Strong understanding of protection, stability and grounding concepts.
• Experience with renewable energy integration is a plus.
• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power systems, including substations, distribution networks, and protection schemes.
• Conduct load flow studies, short circuit analysis, and transient stability simulations using specialized software.
• Specify transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international electrical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate power systems into broader scopes.
• Provide technical expertise during construction, commissioning and operation in Sandton.

Skills

Power systems design

Load flow analysis

Power system protection

ETAP

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Renewable integration

Technical reporting

Presentation skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Power Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Sandton. This role is focused on the design, analysis, and implementation of power systems for a diverse range of applications, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety. You will play a key part in developing solutions for power generation, distribution, and protection, contributing to major projects within the Gauteng region. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of electrical power engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power systems, including substations, distribution networks, and protection schemes.
• Conduct load flow studies, short circuit analysis, and transient stability simulations using specialized software.
• Specify power system components such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Ensure all designs comply with national and international electrical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate power systems seamlessly into broader project scopes.
• Provide technical expertise and support during the construction, commissioning, and operational phases of power projects in Sandton.

Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system design and analysis.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, PSS/E, PowerFactory).
• Strong understanding of power system protection, stability, and grounding principles.
• Experience with renewable energy integration is a plus.
• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile power projects in Sandton and beyond.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to advanced power system technologies.