Senior Grid Integration & Stability Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training and certifications

Attendance at conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Electrical Grid Integration Engineer to lead studies and strategies for integrating renewables into SA's grid, ensuring stability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with planners, protection engineers, and operations teams. A Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of grid analysis experience are required; Pr.Eng is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
• Minimum 8 years in power system analysis and grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of power system stability, protection, and control.
• Experience with power system simulation tools (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerWorld).
• Familiarity with SA grid codes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, protection coordination).
• Develop strategies to integrate renewables and storage into the grid.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional grid codes and standards.
• Analyze grid performance and propose stability/reliability improvements.
• Prepare technical specs for grid connection equipment and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with planners, protection engineers, and operations staff.
• Produce reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay updated on grid modernization trends.
• Review interconnection applications and feasibility studies.

Skills

Power system studies

Grid integration

Renewables integration

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerWorld

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerWorld

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Electrical Grid Integration Engineer to lead studies and strategies for integrating renewables into SA's grid, ensuring stability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with planners, protection engineers, and operations teams. A Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of grid analysis experience are required; Pr.Eng is an advantage.