Remote Power Systems Engineer - Grid & Renewables

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Power Systems for a remote role within South Africa. You will design, analyze, and implement electrical power systems, with emphasis on renewable energy integration and grid stability.

You will conduct power flow studies, specify equipment, and support grid interconnection studies across national projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable power delivery solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical power systems design and analysis.
• Experience with ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, or similar software; knowledge of SA grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and layouts for power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Perform power flow studies, short circuit analysis, and stability simulations using industry-standard software (ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD).
• Specify electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and generators.
• Contribute to grid interconnection studies and renewable energy project applications.
• Ensure designs comply with South African grid codes and standards (NRS, IEC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including civil engineers, project managers, and grid operators.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and operation phases.
• Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and project documentation.

Skills

Power systems design

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Grid integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Power Systems for a remote role within South Africa. You will design, analyze, and implement electrical power systems, with emphasis on renewable energy integration and grid stability.

You will conduct power flow studies, specify equipment, and support grid interconnection studies across national projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable power delivery solutions.