Senior Grid Integration Engineer - Remote Renewables

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career development

Competitive salary

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Senior Grid Integration Engineer to join a pioneering team. This role offers full remote work to support integration of renewable energy sources into South Africa's national grid, with a focus on stability, reliability, and efficiency.

You will develop advanced solutions for grid connection, power quality, and system stability, collaborating with a distributed team of experts committed to a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems engineering, specializing in grid integration of renewables.
• Knowledge of grid codes, stability analysis, and protection schemes.
• Proficiency with major power system simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for integrating renewable energy projects into the national grid.
• Perform grid impact studies, power flow analysis, and short-circuit calculations.
• Design grid connection schemes, including substation layouts, protection settings, and control systems.
• Collaborate with utility operators, project developers, and regulatory bodies to ensure grid-code compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to grid stability, voltage control, and power quality.
• Stay updated on grid technologies, smart grids, and energy storage solutions.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid integration

Stability analysis

Protection schemes

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory/DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Senior Grid Integration Engineer to join a pioneering team. This role offers full remote work to support integration of renewable energy sources into South Africa's national grid, with a focus on stability, reliability, and efficiency.

You will develop advanced solutions for grid connection, power quality, and system stability, collaborating with a distributed team of experts committed to a sustainable energy future.