Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work arrangement

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their distributed engineering team working entirely remotely. This role focuses on planning, design, analysis, and optimization of complex power grids and electrical infrastructure for clients across sectors.

The position emphasizes grid stability, protection, and renewable integration, with opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration with global teams in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Proficient with power system simulation software (PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD).
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection relays, and power system stability concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, substations, and transmission/distribution networks.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and settings for power systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on grid integration for renewable energy sources.
• Collaborate with remote teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of engineering best practices.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Power system studies

Protection schemes

Grid codes knowledge

Remote collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering

PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, working entirely remotely. This role is critical in the planning, design, analysis, and optimization of complex power grids and electrical infrastructure for clients across various sectors. You will leverage your deep expertise in power system dynamics, protection, and stability to deliver innovative and reliable solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute significantly to critical infrastructure projects from anywhere, working within a flexible and collaborative remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies , including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, substations, and transmission/distribution networks.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and settings for power systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on grid integration for renewable energy sources.
• Collaborate with remote teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD).
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection relays, and power system stability concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful power infrastructure projects.
• Professional development support and conference attendance.
• Collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.