Senior Grid Integration Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Grid Integration Engineer to work remotely across South Africa. You will lead the integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid, ensuring stability and efficiency while collaborating with operators, utilities, and developers.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience, with proficiency in PSS/E and PowerFactory.

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
• 8+ years in grid integration or power system planning.
• Experience with PSS/E or PowerFactory and grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for renewable energy integration into the national grid.
• Conduct grid impact studies and stability analyses.
• Design protection schemes, control systems, and communication networks for grid-connected assets.
• Collaborate with grid operators, utility companies, and project developers to meet interconnection standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in grid integration best practices.

Skills

Grid integration experience

Power systems expertise

Remote work capability

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Grid Integration Engineer to join their innovative team, working remotely to support projects across South Africa. This role is at the forefront of connecting renewable energy sources and other distributed energy resources to the national grid. You will play a key part in ensuring grid stability, reliability, and efficiency as the energy landscape transforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable energy solutions, possesses deep technical expertise in grid systems, and thrives in a remote collaborative environment, driving the future of energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for the seamless integration of renewable energy projects into the national grid.
• Perform grid impact studies and stability analyses to assess the effects of new generation sources.
• Design and specify protection schemes, control systems, and communication networks for grid-connected assets.
• Collaborate with grid operators, utility companies, and project developers to ensure compliance with grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on grid integration best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in grid integration , power system planning, or related fields.
• Expertise in power system modeling software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerFactory) and simulation techniques.
• In-depth understanding of grid codes , interconnection standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Excellent remote salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Contribution to a sustainable energy future.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.