Senior Electrical Grid Engineer - Hybrid, Grid Modernization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and provident fund

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Grid Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape to lead planning, design and upgrades of transmission and distribution networks. You will perform load flow analyses, protection coordination, and grid integration of renewables in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in power systems, PE registration is a plus, and strong analytics with ability to guide junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on modernization projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in electrical grid engineering, focusing on transmission and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSS/E, ETAP, PowerWorld, or similar tools.
• In-depth understanding of grid operations, protection principles, fault analysis, and voltage regulation.
• Experience with grid integration of renewable energy sources is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow, short circuit, and stability analyses for transmission and distribution systems.
• Design and specify upgrades for substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Develop and implement protection and control schemes for grid assets.
• Analyze grid performance, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions for enhancing reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and project management teams on grid expansion and modernization projects.
• Evaluate new technologies for grid enhancement, such as advanced metering infrastructure, energy storage, and smart grid applications.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and support staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerWorld

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Grid Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape to lead planning, design and upgrades of transmission and distribution networks. You will perform load flow analyses, protection coordination, and grid integration of renewables in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in power systems, PE registration is a plus, and strong analytics with ability to guide junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on modernization projects.