Remote Senior Grid Integration Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office allowance

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote role focused on integrating renewable energy into power grids worldwide. You will apply power systems expertise, grid codes, and regulatory insight to advise clients on best practices and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include grid studies, stability and fault analysis, and advanced modeling with PSS/E, PowerFactory, DIgSILENT, and PSCAD. Collaborative, remote-friendly environment with global teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum 6 years in power systems engineering with renewables focus.
• Proficiency in grid codes, standards (IEEE/IEC) and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical consultation on grid integration studies for renewables.
• Develop and validate grid connection requirements and compliance strategies.
• Analyze grid stability, power quality, and fault analysis for various grids.
• Model and simulate power systems using industry software (PSS/E, PSCAD).
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals for clients.
• Collaborate with international teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid integration

Power system analysis

IEEE/IEC standards

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote role focused on integrating renewable energy into power grids worldwide. You will apply power systems expertise, grid codes, and regulatory insight to advise clients on best practices and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include grid studies, stability and fault analysis, and advanced modeling with PSS/E, PowerFactory, DIgSILENT, and PSCAD. Collaborative, remote-friendly environment with global teams.