Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid Modernization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote position. You will design, analyze, and optimize complex power systems for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities on global projects.

Responsibilities include power flow, fault analysis, protection coordination, and grid modernization with renewable integration. Strong communication and mentoring skills required; PE registration is a plus and remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems emphasis.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering.
• Proficiency with ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD or equivalent software.
• Strong understanding of power flow, fault analysis and protection principles.
• Experience with renewable energy integration and grid interconnection studies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team.
• PE registration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of electrical power systems for transmission, distribution and generation facilities.
• Perform power flow, short circuit, stability and transient analysis using industry software.
• Develop protection schemes and coordination studies.
• Contribute to grid modernization initiatives and renewable integration.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and stakeholders.
• Support site assessments and project commissioning activities remotely where applicable.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Project mentorship

Grid modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote position. You will design, analyze, and optimize complex power systems for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities on global projects.

Responsibilities include power flow, fault analysis, protection coordination, and grid modernization with renewable integration. Strong communication and mentoring skills required; PE registration is a plus and remote collaboration is essential.