Remote Senior Electrical Engineer - Smart Grid

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package
Fully remote work environment
Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead smart grid initiatives from a fully remote environment. The role focuses on design, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, automation, monitoring, and control systems for global energy networks.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards and cybersecurity best practices, and mentor engineers within a remote structure.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, focusing on smart grid technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of grid automation and data analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization and design of smart grid solutions (SCADA, DMS, AMI).
  • Develop strategies for grid modernization including DER integration.
  • Analyze grid performance data to identify optimization opportunities in remote operations.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and PMs on new technology development.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to remote engineering teams.

Skills

Smart grid
SCADA
DMS
AMI
DER integration
Cybersecurity

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system simulations
DNP3 IEC 61850 protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead smart grid initiatives from a fully remote environment. The role focuses on design, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, automation, monitoring, and control systems for global energy networks.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards and cybersecurity best practices, and mentor engineers within a remote structure.

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