Senior Electrical Engineer, Renewable Systems (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the integration of solar, wind and storage into grid and microgrid infrastructure. You will perform advanced power system analyses, specify electrical equipment, and ensure interconnection compliance while mentoring a distributed team of engineers.

The role offers a fully remote arrangement with global collaboration, challenging technical problems, and opportunities to influence grid modernization and renewable energy deployment at scale.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems or Renewable Energy.
• Pr.Eng. designation is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years in electrical engineering; at least 6 years in renewables integration and grid connection.
• Experience with power electronics, BESS, and microgrid design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of renewable energy systems (solar, wind, BESS).
• Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, stability, protection coordination.
• Develop specifications for electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear, storage).
• Analyze grid interconnection requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with remote teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Evaluate control/SCADA systems for monitoring and management.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues remotely.
• Stay updated on renewable tech trends and grid modernization.
• Contribute to proposals and technical assessments.

Skills

Power systems expertise

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the integration of solar, wind and storage into grid and microgrid infrastructure. You will perform advanced power system analyses, specify electrical equipment, and ensure interconnection compliance while mentoring a distributed team of engineers.

The role offers a fully remote arrangement with global collaboration, challenging technical problems, and opportunities to influence grid modernization and renewable energy deployment at scale.