Senior Grid Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Grid Engineer for a Mahikeng-based role with hybrid work options. You will design, analyze, and optimize electrical grid infrastructure, addressing grid expansion, stability, and renewable integration.

You will lead challenging projects requiring deep power-systems knowledge, robust analytical skills, and strong collaboration with regulators and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems specialization.
• 7+ years of experience in grid engineering and power system analysis.
• Proficient in grid simulation software (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection schemes, and international standards.
• Excellent communication and project management skills; hybrid work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and manage grid infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Perform power flow, short-circuit, and stability analyses.
• Develop strategies for renewable energy integration into the grid.
• Oversee implementation of new grid technologies and protection systems.
• Collaborate with regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid simulation

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Grid Engineer to join their team based in Mahikeng , with a hybrid work arrangement. This pivotal role involves the design, analysis, and optimization of the electrical grid infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient power distribution. You will work on complex projects related to grid expansion, stability, and integration of renewable energy sources. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in power systems engineering and a strategic mindset to address the evolving challenges of modern energy grids within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and manage projects related to grid infrastructure upgrades and expansion.
• Perform power flow, short-circuit, and stability analyses to ensure grid reliability and safety.
• Develop strategies for integrating renewable energy sources (solar, wind) into the existing grid.
• Oversee the implementation of new grid technologies and protection systems.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in grid engineering and power system analysis.
• Proficiency in grid simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection schemes, and international standards.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with experience in hybrid work environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Be part of shaping the future of energy infrastructure in the North West region.