Senior Grid Integration Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Grid Integration Specialist to join their team in Bloemfontein . This role is central to ensuring the stable and reliable integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, into the existing power grid. You will be responsible for analyzing grid performance, developing interconnection strategies, and ensuring compliance with grid codes and operational standards. Your expertise will be critical in supporting the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure in the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of new energy resources on grid stability, reliability, and power quality.
• Develop and implement technical solutions for integrating distributed and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional grid codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with utility companies, project developers, and system operators on interconnection studies and agreements.
• Model and simulate grid behavior under various scenarios, including high penetration of renewables.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders on grid integration challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system analysis, grid operations, or renewable energy integration.
• In-depth knowledge of power system stability, load flow, short-circuit analysis, and dynamic modeling.
• Familiarity with national and international grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Proficiency in power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PSCAD).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced technical training.
• Engage in critical projects shaping the future of the energy grid in Bloemfontein .
• Collaborative work environment with industry experts.
• Pension fund and medical aid contributions.