Remote Lead Electrical Engineer – Smart Grid Innovation
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Electrical Engineer to steer smart grid initiatives across South Africa. You will design, implement, and optimize grid modernization projects, lead a distributed engineering team, and align with operations, IT and regulatory teams.
The role demands deep power systems knowledge, experience with SCADA, AMI, protection schemes, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems.
- PhD is a plus for leadership roles and advanced research capabilities.
- Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with ECSA or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and deployment of advanced smart grid solutions including SCADA, AMI, and IoT integration.
- Architect and implement robust protection schemes and control strategies for complex grids.
- Oversee integration of renewables and energy storage into existing grid infrastructure.
- Mentor and manage a remote engineering team, providing technical direction and fostering innovation.
- Coordinate with operations, IT and regulatory teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and project documentation for smart grid deployments.
- Analyze grid performance data to identify optimization opportunities and cost reductions.
- Stay abreast of DER and cybersecurity best practices in grid infrastructure.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Electrical Engineer to steer smart grid initiatives across South Africa. You will design, implement, and optimize grid modernization projects, lead a distributed engineering team, and align with operations, IT and regulatory teams.
The role demands deep power systems knowledge, experience with SCADA, AMI, protection schemes, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
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