Principal Power Systems Analyst - Grid & Renewables (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Power Systems Analyst for its Randburg, Gauteng base. The role focuses on grid stability, reliability, and the integration of new energy technologies, leading modeling efforts and providing strategic guidance.

The position requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 10+ years in power system analysis, with proficiency in PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, and PowerFactory.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering focused on power systems.
• Extensive experience in power system analysis and planning.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced power system studies: load flow, fault analysis, transient stability.
• Develop and validate complex power system models.
• Assess impact of renewables, storage, and new grid tech on performance.
• Provide recommendations for grid expansion and operations.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers.
• Document studies, reports, and specs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and consultants.
• Contribute to long-term grid roadmaps and risk assessments.
• Present findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Power Systems Analyst for its Randburg, Gauteng base. The role focuses on grid stability, reliability, and the integration of new energy technologies, leading modeling efforts and providing strategic guidance.

The position requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 10+ years in power system analysis, with proficiency in PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, and PowerFactory.