Senior Grid Connection Engineer - Remote SA (Renewables)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to lead grid integration for solar and wind projects across South Africa. This fully remote role requires deep expertise in power systems, Eskom grid codes, and regulatory requirements, with strong negotiation and technical leadership across provinces including North West.

You will oversee interconnection studies, coordinate with utilities, and mentor project teams while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Systems.
• Master's degree is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power system engineering with emphasis on grid connections for renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation of grid connection feasibility for renewable projects.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications to Eskom and municipalities.
• Oversee studies: load flow, short circuit, stability, protection coordination.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements with grid operators and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on grid connection strategies and best practices.
• Review and approve grid interconnection designs.
• Stay updated on evolving grid connection requirements and technologies.
• Troubleshoot during construction and commissioning related to grid integration.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to lead grid integration for solar and wind projects across South Africa. This fully remote role requires deep expertise in power systems, Eskom grid codes, and regulatory requirements, with strong negotiation and technical leadership across provinces including North West.

You will oversee interconnection studies, coordinate with utilities, and mentor project teams while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.