Senior Grid Integration Engineer – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Generous pension plan

Career advancement opportunities

Involvement in landmark national power

Cape Town, Western Cape location

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a distinguished Principal Electrical Engineer to lead grid integration projects. You will drive high-level design, analysis and planning for large-scale power systems, incorporating renewables into the national grid and guiding engineering teams with technical integrity.

With 12+ years in power systems, you will influence project direction, manage risks and ensure compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.
• 12+ years in power system engineering with grid connection expertise.
• Proven track record leading large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Engagement with grid codes, regulators and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of large-scale grid integration solutions for power facilities.
• Perform advanced power system studies using simulation tools.
• Develop protection strategies for substations and transmission networks.
• Engage with grid operators and regulators to secure approvals.
• Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers on technical delivery.
• Review third-party designs and contribute to engineering standards.
• Manage project risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Power Systems

Grid Integration

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

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

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a distinguished Principal Electrical Engineer to lead grid integration projects. You will drive high-level design, analysis and planning for large-scale power systems, incorporating renewables into the national grid and guiding engineering teams with technical integrity.

With 12+ years in power systems, you will influence project direction, manage risks and ensure compliance with international standards.