Remote Electrical Systems Specialist — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

International health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to join a globally distributed engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of complex electrical systems from a home office, delivering reliable, efficient, and safe electrical infrastructures.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, communicate effectively, and stay current with industry trends while supporting multiple global operations and projects from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in design, analysis, and troubleshooting of large-scale electrical systems.
• Expertise in power systems, control systems, and electrical safety standards.
• Proficiency with simulation/modeling software (ETAP, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical systems to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Design, upgrade, and troubleshoot electrical systems remotely.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Power systems

Control systems

Electrical safety

ETAP

PSS/E

MATLAB/Simulink

Remote communication

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to join a globally distributed engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of complex electrical systems from a home office, delivering reliable, efficient, and safe electrical infrastructures.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, communicate effectively, and stay current with industry trends while supporting multiple global operations and projects from anywhere in the world.