Remote Senior Grid Integration Engineer (Renewables)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Home office stipend

Professional development

Conference attendance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Grid Integration Specialist to join a fully remote operations team. You will drive the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into existing power grids, develop advanced grid management strategies, and collaborate with a dispersed team to modernize energy infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience in grid integration, with proficiency in PowerFactory or PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering with emphasis on grid integration of renewables.
• Deep knowledge of power system dynamics, stability analysis and protection principles.
• Experience with grid codes and standards (international/national).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and mentor juniors.
• Strong communication skills for virtual teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for integrating intermittent renewables into the grid.
• Conduct grid impact studies to assess stability and reliability of new generation assets.
• Design and optimize grid control systems and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with utilities, regulators, and internal teams to ensure grid-code compliance.
• Utilize advanced simulation tools (PowerFactory, PSCAD) for modeling and analysis.
• Lead technical discussions on grid connection requirements and challenges.
• Monitor grid performance and develop mitigation plans.
• Contribute to long-term grid modernization roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.

Skills

Grid integration

Power system dynamics

Stability analysis

Protection principles

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Grid Integration Specialist to join a fully remote operations team. You will drive the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into existing power grids, develop advanced grid management strategies, and collaborate with a dispersed team to modernize energy infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience in grid integration, with proficiency in PowerFactory or PSCAD.