Senior Grid Integration Engineer - Renewables

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Grid Integration Engineer to join our pioneering team and help expand renewable energy within the national grid. This fully remote role focuses on stable and reliable integration of solar, wind, and other renewables into existing power infrastructure.

You will apply deep technical knowledge to grid stability, power quality, and system planning while collaborating with project developers, grid operators, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power system analysis and grid integration of renewable energy.
• Proficiency in grid simulation software: PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, control systems, and grid codes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of renewable energy generation on grid stability and performance.
• Develop interconnection studies and technical requirements for new renewable energy projects.
• Create and review grid connection studies, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analyses.
• Collaborate with utility companies and regulatory bodies on grid connection agreements and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise on power system planning and operational issues related to renewables.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in grid integration.

Skills

Power systems

Grid integration

Renewables

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Grid Integration Engineer to join their pioneering team, contributing to the expansion of renewable energy sources within the national grid. This fully remote role focuses on ensuring the stable and reliable integration of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects into the existing power infrastructure. You will apply your deep technical knowledge to address challenges related to grid stability, power quality, and system planning. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with project developers, grid operators, and internal engineering teams to facilitate the successful deployment of clean energy solutions across the energy sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of renewable energy generation on grid stability and performance.
• Develop interconnection studies and technical requirements for new renewable energy projects.
• Create and review grid connection studies, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analyses.
• Collaborate with utility companies and regulatory bodies on grid connection agreements and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise on power system planning and operational issues related to renewables.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in grid integration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power system analysis and grid integration of renewable energy.
• Proficiency in grid simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, control systems, and grid codes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy integration in the energy sector .