Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer – Grid Modernization

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Access to cutting-edge tools

Health and wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and optimization of complex power grids. This role emphasizes remote work with the ability to influence grid stability, load forecasting, and renewable integration.

You will leverage PSS/E/ETAP/PSCAD and deliver technical reports, develop specifications, and provide expert guidance to teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power system analysis and design.
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection and fault analysis.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced power flow, short-circuit, and stability analyses for transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop and implement strategies for grid modernization, including smart grid technologies and demand-side management.
• Perform load forecasting and generation capacity planning to ensure reliable power supply.
• Evaluate and integrate renewable energy sources (solar, wind) into existing power systems.
• Develop technical specifications for power system equipment and protection schemes.
• Provide expert consultation on power system design, operation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and optimization of complex power grids. This role emphasizes remote work with the ability to influence grid stability, load forecasting, and renewable integration.

You will leverage PSS/E/ETAP/PSCAD and deliver technical reports, develop specifications, and provide expert guidance to teams across regions.