Senior Grid Integration Engineer for Renewables

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Challenging grid projects

Collaborative environment

Pension fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Integration Specialist for its Bloemfontein team to drive the secure integration of solar and wind resources into the power grid.

You will analyze grid performance, develop interconnection strategies, and ensure adherence to national and regional grid codes and standards. Strong modeling skills and stakeholder collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or power systems.
• 6+ years in power system analysis, grid operations, or renewable integration.
• Strong knowledge of stability, load flow, short-circuit analysis, dynamic modeling.
• Familiarity with grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Proficiency in PSS/E, DIgSILENT, PowerFactory, PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze impact of new energy resources on grid stability and power quality.
• Develop solutions to integrate distributed and utility-scale renewables.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and regulations.
• Collaborate on interconnection studies and agreements with utilities.
• Model grid behavior under high renewable penetration scenarios.
• Provide guidance on grid integration challenges to teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Integration Specialist for its Bloemfontein team to drive the secure integration of solar and wind resources into the power grid.

You will analyze grid performance, develop interconnection strategies, and ensure adherence to national and regional grid codes and standards. Strong modeling skills and stakeholder collaboration are essential for success.