Senior Grid Interconnection Engineer - Renewables

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement annuity

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Pretoria team, focusing on grid connection for renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms. You will lead electrical design, perform power system studies, and ensure grid code compliance.

The role demands strong substation experience, protection relay settings, and SCADA familiarity, with a flexible hybrid work model and travel to project sites across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical engineering with focus on power systems or renewable energy projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SA grid codes and standards (NERSA, Eskom).
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP).
• Experience with substations, protection relays, and SCADA systems.
• Willingness to travel across South Africa for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering for grid connection of renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind).
• Perform detailed power system studies to ensure grid code compliance.
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, protection schemes and equipment specs.
• Liaise with national/regional utilities for grid interconnection processes.
• Review grid connection agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee procurement, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction and energization.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and share grid connection best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to grid integration.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Hybrid collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

Substation design tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Pretoria team, focusing on grid connection for renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms. You will lead electrical design, perform power system studies, and ensure grid code compliance.

The role demands strong substation experience, protection relay settings, and SCADA familiarity, with a flexible hybrid work model and travel to project sites across South Africa.