Senior Grid & Energy Storage Engineer - Remote

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, model, and analyze complex electrical power systems, with emphasis on renewable integration and energy storage, working across a distributed team from anywhere in the country.

You will perform load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies, develop specifications for generation, distribution, and control, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems with renewables.
• Experience with grid studies and energy storage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and analyze complex electrical power systems for grid-tied and off-grid applications.
• Develop specifications for power generation, distribution, and control systems.
• Conduct load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies using industry tools.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams and document technical findings.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery with technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

BESS knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, model, and analyze complex electrical power systems, with emphasis on renewable integration and energy storage, working across a distributed team from anywhere in the country.

You will perform load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies, develop specifications for generation, distribution, and control, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and standards