Principal Power Systems Engineer | Grid Innovation Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead critical projects in energy infrastructure. You will guide studies, grid interconnection analyses, and protection scheme design across large networks, mentoring a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and PE/ECSA eligibility, with proficiency in PSS/E, PowerFactory or PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems.
• PE registration or eligibility for ECSA is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership of complex power system projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex power system studies including load flow, short circuit, stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Develop and validate power system models using PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD.
• Provide expert grid code and interconnection advisory to clients.
• Design and optimize protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and client relationships.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Team leadership

Grid interconnection

PE registration

Power systems software

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead critical projects in energy infrastructure. You will guide studies, grid interconnection analyses, and protection scheme design across large networks, mentoring a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and PE/ECSA eligibility, with proficiency in PSS/E, PowerFactory or PSCAD.