Remote Power Systems Engineer - Grids & Renewables

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize power systems for utility-scale projects in South Africa. The role emphasizes renewable integration, smart grid concepts, and collaboration with distributed teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering with 8+ years of experience in power systems analysis, protection, and control. Familiarity with SCADA and remote work is preferred.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering or related field.
8+ years of professional experience in power system engineering, design and analysis.
Experience with power system simulation software (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory).
Strong understanding of stability, protection and control principles.
Experience with renewable energy integration and energy storage is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer robust power systems for utility-scale projects, including transmission and distribution networks.
Conduct power flow, short circuit, stability, and harmonic analyses using tools like PSS/E, ETAP.
Develop protection schemes and coordinate relays for power system apparatus.
Integrate renewable energy sources and energy storage into grid infrastructure.