Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer – HV Substations & Grid

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

International project exposure

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in Power Systems to join a globally distributed team. Projects originate from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on design and optimization of complex electrical power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes high‑voltage substation design, detailed power system studies, and remote mentoring of junior engineers while collaborating with international clients for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in design and analysis of electrical power systems.
• Proficiency with power system modeling software (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD) and substation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of high-voltage substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Perform detailed power system studies including load flow, short-circuit, stability, and protection coordination.
• Develop specifications, equipment selections, and project documentation for power system infrastructure.
• Oversee and provide technical guidance for construction, commissioning, and testing remotely.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Power system modeling

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in Power Systems to join a globally distributed team. Projects originate from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on design and optimization of complex electrical power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes high‑voltage substation design, detailed power system studies, and remote mentoring of junior engineers while collaborating with international clients for successful project delivery.