Senior Power Distribution Engineer | Hybrid Role, Grid Impact

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, invites a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to join our client in the energy infrastructure sector. The role blends on-site design with remote planning to optimize distribution networks and ensure reliable power delivery.

Responsibilities cover upgrades, load flow studies, asset management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on modernization of the grid. Hybrid work offering professional impact and regional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) required.
• 7+ years in electrical distribution planning, design, or operations.
• Experience with CYME, PSS/ADEPT, ETAP.
• PE registration (Pr.Eng) with ECSA desirable.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan upgrades to LV/MV distribution networks.
• Perform load flow, fault, and reliability studies.
• Develop and maintain the distribution master plan.
• Assess new connections and distributed generation impacts.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Hybrid collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

CYME

PSS/ADEPT

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, invites a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to join our client in the energy infrastructure sector. The role blends on-site design with remote planning to optimize distribution networks and ensure reliable power delivery.

Responsibilities cover upgrades, load flow studies, asset management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on modernization of the grid. Hybrid work offering professional impact and regional development opportunities.