Senior Electrical Engineer – Grid Integration & Renewables

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an Electrical Engineer specialized in Grid Integration for a leading energy infrastructure client. You will perform power system studies and develop interconnection strategies to enable renewable assets to safely connect to the grid.

The role requires at least 6 years of power system engineering experience, expertise with PSS/E, ETAP or PSCAD, and a solid understanding of grid codes and SA regulatory context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in power system engineering with grid integration of renewables.
• Experience with power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Understanding of SA electricity market and regulatory landscape is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies for grid interconnection projects.
• Develop technical specifications for grid interconnection equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with utilities and grid operators to ensure standards compliance.
• Provide guidance on renewable energy project designs for grid integration.
• Analyze DER impacts on grid stability and reliability.
• Develop protection schemes for renewable plants and grid infrastructure.
• Review interconnection applications and studies from third parties.
• Stay updated on grid codes, standards, best practices.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to strategic planning of grid modernization initiatives.

Skills

Power system analysis

Grid integration

Renewable energy understanding

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Master's degree

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an Electrical Engineer specialized in Grid Integration for a leading energy infrastructure client. You will perform power system studies and develop interconnection strategies to enable renewable assets to safely connect to the grid.

The role requires at least 6 years of power system engineering experience, expertise with PSS/E, ETAP or PSCAD, and a solid understanding of grid codes and SA regulatory context.