Senior Electrical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary + bonus

Global health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Fully remote work arrangement

International team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead electrical design and implementation, mentor engineers, and perform advanced power system analysis within a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience and deep expertise in power systems, protection, and controls, with strong remote collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with senior/lead roles.
• Deep expertise in power systems, protection, controls, and distribution.
• Experience leading large projects and managing engineering teams.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design, development, and implementation of complex systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Conduct power system analysis, fault studies, and reliability assessments.
• Oversee selection and specification of critical electrical equipment for safety and performance.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders in a virtual environment.

Skills

Power systems

Protection & controls

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for a fully remote position, contributing to complex and innovative projects. This role involves leading the electrical engineering aspects of major initiatives, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the successful development and implementation of sophisticated electrical systems. You will leverage your extensive expertise to solve challenging problems and mentor junior engineers within a globally distributed team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to advance their career remotely, impacting significant projects without the need for relocation, and driving electrical engineering excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design, development, and implementation of complex systems and infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level electrical engineers.
• Conduct advanced power system analysis , fault studies, and reliability assessments.
• Oversee the selection and specification of critical electrical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, and documentation produced by the team.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met, working effectively in a virtual environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering .
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a significant portion in senior or lead roles.
• Deep expertise in power systems, protection, controls, and distribution engineering.
• Proficiency with advanced electrical modeling and simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale projects and managing engineering teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and excellent remote communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and a generous annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive global health insurance and robust retirement savings plans.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conferences and advanced training.
• The freedom and flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering projects with a diverse, international team.