Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Grid Projects

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Professional growth
Cape Town-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of power systems for energy projects, including grid integration and renewables.

You will ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with project teams across disciplines.

This role offers a challenging, growth-focused environment within a leading energy organization in Cape Town.

Qualifications

  • BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical power engineering.
  • Proficiency with ETAP, PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory.
  • Experience with renewable energy integration desirable.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee high- and medium-voltage systems for energy projects.
  • Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, stability.
  • Prepare specs, drawings, and documentation for equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and safety regulations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project teams.
  • Coordinate with managers and contractors to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Power systems
Leadership
Communication
Renewable energy integration
Electrical protection

Education

BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP
PSS/E
DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of power systems for energy projects, including grid integration and renewables.

You will ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with project teams across disciplines.

This role offers a challenging, growth-focused environment within a leading energy organization in Cape Town.

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