Remote Power Systems Design Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Online learning platform

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Electrical Design Engineer specializing in power systems for a global technology firm. The role is fully remote within South Africa, enabling you to design, analyze, and document advanced electrical power systems for evolving grid projects.

You will create schematics and one-line diagrams, run load flow and short-circuit studies, select components, and support testing and commissioning from a virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional electrical power system design experience.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, EPLAN).
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, distribution, protection relays, and control logic.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in virtual collaboration tools.
• Experience with ETAP or PSS/E is a plus.
• Reliable internet and dedicated home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and single-line diagrams for power distribution and control systems.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and harmonic analyses.
• Select components in line with standards and specs.
• Collaborate with remote project managers, hardware engineers, software developers.
• Create and maintain design specifications, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting remotely.
• Research new technologies to improve performance and cost.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical CAD

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

EPLAN

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Electrical Design Engineer specializing in power systems for a global technology firm. The role is fully remote within South Africa, enabling you to design, analyze, and document advanced electrical power systems for evolving grid projects.

You will create schematics and one-line diagrams, run load flow and short-circuit studies, select components, and support testing and commissioning from a virtual team.