Senior Power Systems Analyst: Grid Reliability & Renewables

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Health benefits package

Pension fund

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Analyst for our client in Durban to ensure reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. You will perform detailed studies, model development, and regulatory coordination to support grid modernization.

You will collaborate with planning, operations, and engineering teams, focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution impact assessments and protection scheme analysis.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system analysis and planning.
• Proficiency in power system simulation software such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, or similar.
• Solid understanding of power system operation, protection principles, and stability concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed power system studies, including load flow, transient stability, and fault analysis.
• Analyze the impact of new generation, transmission, and distribution projects on grid performance.
• Evaluate the integration challenges and operational impacts of renewable energy sources (solar, wind) and energy storage systems.
• Develop and maintain power system models using industry-standard software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD).
• Assess the adequacy and performance of protection systems and propose improvements.
• Contribute to grid planning and expansion studies, identifying necessary upgrades and reinforcements.
• Investigate power system disturbances and provide root cause analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, present findings, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with grid codes and standards.

Conhecimentos

Power systems analysis

Electrical engineering

Grid operation and stability

Renewable energy integration

Technical reporting

Formação académica

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Ferramentas

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Analyst for our client in Durban to ensure reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. You will perform detailed studies, model development, and regulatory coordination to support grid modernization.

You will collaborate with planning, operations, and engineering teams, focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution impact assessments and protection scheme analysis.