Power Systems Engineer: Substations, Protection & Grid

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career growth

Challenging projects

East London opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a skilled Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will work on design, analysis, and operation of electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power) with 3–5 years of experience. Proficiency in ETAP or PSS/E and knowledge of grid codes and protective relaying is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 3-5 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E).
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems and substation design.
• Familiarity with grid codes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Design and specify electrical components for power distribution and transmission networks.
• Develop protection schemes and coordinate relays for system safety and reliability.
• Engage in design and implementation of substation equipment and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical engineering standards and codes.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver technical solutions for power infrastructure projects.

Skills

Power system analysis

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a skilled Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will work on design, analysis, and operation of electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power) with 3–5 years of experience. Proficiency in ETAP or PSS/E and knowledge of grid codes and protective relaying is required.