Remote Grid Integration Engineer – DER & Renewables

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist for a national utility provider. This fully remote role focuses on integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, analyzing stability, and shaping interconnection standards.

You will collaborate with distributed engineers and policy experts to advance energy delivery. The position requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus and 6+ years of grid integration experience, plus proficiency in grid

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
• 6+ years of experience in power systems engineering and grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of power system dynamics, stability analysis, and protection.
• Experience with grid simulation tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory or DIgSILENT.
• Familiarity with grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Able to work independently in a remote, distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of renewable energy sources on grid stability and power quality.
• Develop interconnection standards and technical requirements for new generation.
• Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and stability studies using grid software.
• Collaborate with regulators, developers, and internal engineering teams.
• Identify grid constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to long-term grid expansion and modernization plans.
• Stay updated on grid integration technologies and regulatory mandates.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on grid codes and interconnection agreements.
• Participate in industry forums and working groups on grid integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Independent remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist for a national utility provider. This fully remote role focuses on integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, analyzing stability, and shaping interconnection standards.

You will collaborate with distributed engineers and policy experts to advance energy delivery. The position requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus and 6+ years of grid integration experience, plus proficiency in grid