Remote Electrical Systems Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work premium

Home office budget

Global project exposure

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to support operations worldwide from a home office. The role focuses on design, analysis, and expert troubleshooting of large-scale electrical infrastructure, all from a remote location.

You will lead remote technical consultations, develop design standards, and collaborate with on-site teams, delivering high-quality solutions and innovations for international projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in design, analysis, and troubleshooting of large-scale electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and provide high-quality remote technical support.
• Expertise in power systems analysis, protection, and distribution.
• Strong remote communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring tools and virtual collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert consultation on the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Conduct remote analysis of electrical system performance data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and review electrical design documentation, standards, and best practices for global implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues identified via remote monitoring and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with on-site engineering teams and management via virtual tools.
• Research and recommend new technologies to enhance efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Remote communication

Documentation

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Remote monitoring tools

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to join their distributed engineering team, supporting operations across various sites including those near Stellenbosch. This role is pivotal in providing expert technical support, system analysis, and design recommendations for complex electrical infrastructure and power systems, entirely from a remote location. You will leverage your deep expertise to consult on challenging issues, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure the reliability of electrical operations without being physically present on-site. This position offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to impact significant projects globally from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert consultation on the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Conduct remote analysis of electrical system performance data and identify areas for optimization.
• Develop and review electrical design documentation, standards, and best practices for global implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues identified through remote monitoring and diagnostics.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site engineering teams and management via virtual communication tools.
• Research and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance electrical system efficiency and safety.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of large-scale electrical systems.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality technical support remotely.
• Expertise in power systems analysis, protection, and distribution.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring tools and virtual collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work premium.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous home office setup budget and ongoing support.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate global collaboration.
• Significant opportunities for professional autonomy and impact on major projects.