Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid Innovation Lead

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary
Fully remote role
Professional development budget
Medical aid & retirement planning
Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote role, supporting global operations with major projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead advanced studies, modeling, and optimization of power systems, focusing on grid stability and renewable integration.

In this remote position, you will collaborate with international teams, develop control strategies, and mentor junior engineers while delivering robust power solutions and technical reports for

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering.
  • Pr. Eng. registration is mandatory.
  • 8+ years of experience in power system analysis, design, and simulation.
  • Proficient in state-of-the-art power system simulation software suites.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system studies: load flow, transient stability, fault and harmonic analysis.
  • Develop and validate power system models using PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP.
  • Design and optimize control strategies for generation, transmission and distribution.
  • Analyze grid interconnection requirements and renewable integration impact.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and provide expert recommendations.

Skills

Power system analysis
Remote collaboration
Analytical thinking
Problem solving

Education

Master's/PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote role, supporting global operations with major projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead advanced studies, modeling, and optimization of power systems, focusing on grid stability and renewable integration.

In this remote position, you will collaborate with international teams, develop control strategies, and mentor junior engineers while delivering robust power solutions and technical reports for

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