Power Systems Engineer – Grid & Renewable Integration

Network2; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network2 is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to perform power system studies, network analysis, substation design support, and grid integration assessments for utilities, renewables developers, and industrial clients.

The role requires 3–10 years of experience, a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with DIgSILENT, ETAP, and PSS/E. Strong analytical skills and documentation quality are essential to optimize transmission and distribution networks.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years' power systems engineering experience.
• Experience with power system analysis software (DIgSILENT, ETAP, PSS/E).
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience conducting load flow, short circuit, and protection studies.
• Understanding of renewable energy integration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent technical documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies, network analysis, substation design support, and grid integration assessments.
• Collaborate with utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients to optimize performance and reliability.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Load flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Protection studies

Renewable integration

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Transmission networks

Distribution networks

Education

BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering

Specialization in Power Systems preferred

Tools

DIgSILENT

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Network2 is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to perform power system studies, network analysis, substation design support, and grid integration assessments for utilities, renewables developers, and industrial clients.

The role requires 3–10 years of experience, a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with DIgSILENT, ETAP, and PSS/E. Strong analytical skills and documentation quality are essential to optimize transmission and distribution networks.