Principal Grid Modernization Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 represents a prominent national utility infrastructure company in South Africa seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Distribution. The role blends remote work flexibility with essential on-site duties at the Pretoria headquarters for critical meetings, reviews, and team collaboration.

You will lead design and planning for high/medium voltage distribution, oversee substations and upgrades, and mentor a team of engineers while aligning with regulators and

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in electrical power distribution.
• Expertise in protection coordination, switchgear, transformers, and line design.
• Experience with HV/MV networks and grid modernization initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/MV distribution system design and planning.
• Develop standards and best practices for design, operation and maintenance.
• Oversee substations, upgrades, and extensions.
• Conduct load forecasting, fault analysis, and protection studies.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with regulators and departments to ensure project success.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve grid reliability and resilience.
• Provide technical consultation for operations and emergencies.
• Review engineering documents and proposals.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Pr. Eng (ECSA) registration

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 represents a prominent national utility infrastructure company in South Africa seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Distribution. The role blends remote work flexibility with essential on-site duties at the Pretoria headquarters for critical meetings, reviews, and team collaboration.

You will lead design and planning for high/medium voltage distribution, oversee substations and upgrades, and mentor a team of engineers while aligning with regulators and