Senior Electrical Engineer: Renewable Grid & Storage

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program
Health and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead renewable energy integration initiatives, focusing on connecting solar and wind sources and energy storage to existing grids. You will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and project oversight for complex integration projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power systems, a Master's in Electrical Engineering, and proven experience with grid interconnection studies, power electronics, and protection

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems or Renewable Energy.
  • 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering focused on renewables and/or energy storage.
  • Experience with grid interconnection studies, power electronics, and protection systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of electrical systems for renewable integration and storage.
  • Develop and analyze power system studies including load flow and stability.
  • Specify key electrical equipment such as inverters, transformers and switchgear.
  • Oversee projects from feasibility to commissioning and operation.
  • Ensure compliance with grid codes and regulatory requirements for distributed resources.
  • Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Power systems engineering
Power electronics
Protection systems

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Renewable Energy)

Tools

PSS/E
PSCAD
ETAP

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead renewable energy integration initiatives, focusing on connecting solar and wind sources and energy storage to existing grids. You will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and project oversight for complex integration projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power systems, a Master's in Electrical Engineering, and proven experience with grid interconnection studies, power electronics, and protection

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