Remote Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Bonuses

Remote work culture

Laptop provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in power distribution to join our client’s team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on planning, design, and operational support of electricity distribution networks across regions, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency of the grid.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in protection, load management, asset management, and CAD drawing proficiency, with 7+ years of relevant experience and a PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical power distribution.
• Experience with distribution system analysis software (CYME, ETAP, PSS SINCAL).
• Knowledge of SANS standards and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Proficient CAD skills for electrical drawings.
• Pr Eng registration or eligibility highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and upgrade of distribution systems.
• Perform load forecasting and capacity planning.
• Develop protection schemes and relay coordination studies.
• Specify transformers, switchgear, and conductors.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety policies.
• Support field operations and construction crews.
• Investigate faults and reliability issues.
• Manage capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical specs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration or eligibility

Tools

CYME

ETAP

PSS SINCAL

CAD software for electrical drawings

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in power distribution to join our client’s team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on planning, design, and operational support of electricity distribution networks across regions, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency of the grid.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in protection, load management, asset management, and CAD drawing proficiency, with 7+ years of relevant experience and a PE