Senior Electrical Engineer - Smart Grid Technologies

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Pioneering smart grid projects

Professional development

Innovative virtual work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in Smart Grid Technologies for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and implement advanced electrical systems to enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, leveraging IoT, AI, AMI, and DER integration.

The position requires a Master's in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems, 8+ years of experience, and strong leadership in a remote team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or Smart Grids.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, emphasizing smart grid technologies.
• Experience with SCADA, AMI, microgrids, IoT in energy, and grid automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical systems for smart grid applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for grid modernization.
• Develop strategies for DERs, energy storage, and EV charging integration.
• Create electrical schematics, control logic, and system architecture docs.
• Oversee implementation and testing of smart grid solutions in a remote setup.
• Collaborate with software, data science, and management teams in a virtual environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in a remote team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Smart Grids)

Tools

SCADA

AMI

IoT in energy

Microgrids

Grid automation

Power system simulation tools

Electrical design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology firm at the forefront of energy innovation, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in Smart Grid Technologies. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your skills and expertise from anywhere. You will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems and solutions that enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Your work will involve exploring and integrating cutting edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) into next generation grid architectures. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of energy distribution and to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and remote first work environment. Join a team dedicated to driving technological advancements in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems and components for smart grid applications.


• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and methodologies for grid modernization.


• Develop strategies for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs), energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


• Create detailed electrical schematics, control logic, and system architecture documentation.


• Oversee the implementation and testing of smart grid solutions, ensuring seamless integration and performance.


• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and project managers, in a virtual setting.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within a remote team structure.


• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting smart grids.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems or Smart Grids.


• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on smart grid technologies, distributed systems, or power electronics.


• Proven experience with technologies such as SCADA, AMI, microgrids, IoT in energy, and grid automation.


• Proficiency in power system simulation tools and electrical design software.


• Strong understanding of grid modernization challenges and opportunities.


• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Exceptional remote communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setup.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility and work life balance.


• Opportunity to work on pioneering smart grid projects and influence the future of energy.


• Access to state of the art technologies and continuous professional development.


• Collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.