Senior Grid Integration Lead – Renewables & Storage

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Grid Integration Specialist to anchor operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. A senior role focusing on integrating renewables and storage into the national grid, with emphasis on reliability, capacity, and resilience.

The candidate will lead grid studies, coordinate with operators and regulators, and mentor the engineering team, ensuring compliance with IEEE/IEC standards and modern grid practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• 10+ years of progressive power system engineering experience focusing on grid integration.
• Expertise in power flow, transient stability, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Knowledge of grid codes and standards (IEEE, IEC) and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with PSS/E, ETAP, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee grid integration strategies for renewables and energy storage.
• Analyze grid performance and identify bottlenecks to improve stability.
• Lead studies on grid capacity, fault analysis, and harmonic distortion.
• Collaborate with grid operators, developers, and regulators for compliant integration.
• Design protection schemes and control systems for grid-connected assets.
• Manage interconnection studies and agreements.
• Provide mentorship to the engineering team.
• Stay informed on grid modernization, smart grids, and DERs.
• Produce detailed documentation and technical reports.
• Lead projects from conception through commissioning.

Skills

Grid integration

Power systems

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

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

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Grid Integration Specialist to anchor operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. A senior role focusing on integrating renewables and storage into the national grid, with emphasis on reliability, capacity, and resilience.

The candidate will lead grid studies, coordinate with operators and regulators, and mentor the engineering team, ensuring compliance with IEEE/IEC standards and modern grid practices.