Remote Lead Electrical Engineer - Smart Grid & DER

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

30 days annual leave

Remote work flexibility

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead Electrical Engineer in South Africa to spearhead smart grid initiatives. The role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing next-generation grid infrastructure, leading a distributed team, and collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, expertise in power systems and grid simulations, and a strong track record in remote leadership and cybersecurity for critical

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems.
• PhD is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of smart grid solutions including SCADA, IoT integration, and AMI.
• Architect and implement robust power system protection schemes and control strategies.
• Oversee integration of renewable energy sources and energy storage into the grid.
• Manage and mentor a remote team of engineers, providing technical direction.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, and regulatory teams for successful project outcomes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for smart grid deployments.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
• Stay updated on smart grid and DER technologies and standards.
• Champion cybersecurity best practices for grid infrastructure and data management.

Kenntnisse

Power systems

Leadership

Remote team management

Grid modernization

Cybersecurity

IoT analytics

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

PhD (plus)

Pr.Eng / ECSA or equivalent

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DNP3

Modbus

IEC 61850

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead Electrical Engineer in South Africa to spearhead smart grid initiatives. The role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing next-generation grid infrastructure, leading a distributed team, and collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, expertise in power systems and grid simulations, and a strong track record in remote leadership and cybersecurity for critical