Remote Grid Integration Engineer – Renewables

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work
Competitive salary
Health & retirement benefits
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote role with a national utility. You will analyze grid stability, develop interconnection standards, and ensure safe operation with rising DERs.

The position requires advanced power systems expertise and hands-on experience with grid simulation tools. Collaboration with regulators and engineers is essential to drive grid modernization projects and meet regulatory mandates.

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
  • ≥6 years in power systems engineering focusing on grid integration of DERs.
  • In-depth knowledge of power system dynamics, stability, and protection.
  • Experience with grid simulation software (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory, DIgSILENT).
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with ECSA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze impact of solar, wind, and DERs on grid stability and power quality.
  • Develop and refine interconnection standards and procedures for new generation.
  • Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and stability studies with grid software.
  • Collaborate with regulators, developers, and internal teams to enable project integration.
  • Identify grid constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem solving
Technical writing
Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E
ETAP
PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote role with a national utility. You will analyze grid stability, develop interconnection standards, and ensure safe operation with rising DERs.

The position requires advanced power systems expertise and hands-on experience with grid simulation tools. Collaboration with regulators and engineers is essential to drive grid modernization projects and meet regulatory mandates.

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