Senior Grid Integration Engineer — Power Systems & Renewables

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Grid Integration Specialist based in Benoni, Gauteng, to lead the integration of diverse energy resources into the national grid. The role combines office-based strategic planning with site visits and cross-functional collaboration to ensure grid stability and reliable power delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power systems engineering, grid dynamics, and experience with renewable integration, ready to drive technical standards and support

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering and grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of grid dynamics, stability, protection and control, and regulatory interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine technical requirements for grid connection of new generation facilities, including renewables and storage.
• Analyze grid performance and stability, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Contribute to grid codes, operational policies, and planning standards.
• Conduct studies on power flow, short circuits, transient stability, and voltage stability.
• Collaborate with system operators, generators, regulators on grid integration matters.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the team.

Skills

Power systems

Grid integration

PSS/E

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Renewables integration

Grid codes & standards

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Education

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

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Grid Integration Specialist based in Benoni, Gauteng, to lead the integration of diverse energy resources into the national grid. The role combines office-based strategic planning with site visits and cross-functional collaboration to ensure grid stability and reliable power delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power systems engineering, grid dynamics, and experience with renewable integration, ready to drive technical standards and support