Remote Power Systems Engineer – Grid Modernization

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Online training resources

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Electrical Power Engineer to contribute to critical grid modernization initiatives across South Africa. You will analyze, design, and implement advanced electrical power systems for improved grid stability, reliability, and efficiency in a fully remote role.

Requirements include a B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 5+ years of experience, proficiency with PSS/E/DIgSILENT/ETAP, and strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical power industry.
• Experience in power system analysis, design, and grid operations.
• Familiarity with smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration and energy storage.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP.
• Strong understanding of load flow, short circuit analysis and protection coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power system performance data to identify improvements.
• Design electrical components and systems for grid enhancements including protection, control, and communication infrastructure.
• Develop detailed engineering reports, calculations and specifications for grid modernization projects.
• Evaluate impact of DERs and renewable energy integration on grid operations.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, utilities and stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations and technologies related to smart grids.
• Perform simulations and modeling of power systems to predict performance and identify issues.
• Contribute to development of standards and best practices for grid modernization.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for power system challenges.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Electrical Power Engineer to contribute to critical grid modernization initiatives across South Africa. You will analyze, design, and implement advanced electrical power systems for improved grid stability, reliability, and efficiency in a fully remote role.

Requirements include a B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 5+ years of experience, proficiency with PSS/E/DIgSILENT/ETAP, and strong remote collaboration and communication skills.