Senior Grid Modernization Engineer — Remote Impact

Placements24

Richards Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Grid Modernization Engineer to lead modernization of the electrical grid from a fully remote home office. You will drive strategies for smart grid integration, AMI, and DERs to enhance reliability and efficiency across large-scale infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in power systems engineering, with a strong background in SCADA, DMS, AMI, and grid stability concepts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
A Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles.
Minimum 7 years of experience in power systems engineering, with grid modernization focus.
Experience with smart grids, grid automation and utility operations is essential.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans for grid modernization initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
Design and implement smart grid technologies (AMI, substation automation, DMS).
Assess DER impacts (solar, battery storage) on operations and stability.
Develop requirements and specifications for new grid tech and software.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for integration.
Analyze grid performance data to identify improvements and issues.
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for projects.
Stay current with industry standards and emerging trends in grid modernization.