Remote DER Specialist: Grid & Storage Integration

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health insurance

Remote-first and flexible schedule

Professional development and travel to

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will assess, integrate, and optimize solar PV, battery storage, and EV DERs to support a decentralized energy grid.

The role requires a Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on power systems, at least 6 years in the energy sector, and strong knowledge of DER technologies, grid interaction, and modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with focus on power systems or renewables.
• 6+ years in the energy sector, focused on DERs, grid integration or power systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DER technologies and their interaction with the grid.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and model DER performance and grid impact (solar PV, storage, EVs).
• Develop specifications and integration plans for DER projects.
• Analyze DER data to optimize performance and operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project developers, and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on DER technologies, market trends, and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to software tools and platforms for DER management.
• Assess technical feasibility and economic viability of DER projects.
• Ensure compliance with interconnection standards and grid codes.
• Support design and implementation of virtual power plants (VPPs) and demand response.
• Provide DER-related technical guidance.

Skills

DER technologies

Power systems engineering

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering focusing on power systems or renewables

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

GridLAB-D

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will assess, integrate, and optimize solar PV, battery storage, and EV DERs to support a decentralized energy grid.

The role requires a Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on power systems, at least 6 years in the energy sector, and strong knowledge of DER technologies, grid interaction, and modeling tools.