Senior Power Systems Analyst — Remote Grid & DER Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote-first work environment

Annual professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst to join a remote-first team focused on advanced power system analysis, grid stability, and DER integration. The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with a distributed engineering group.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 7+ years of experience and proficiency in PSS/E, PowerFactory, or DIgSILENT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in power system analysis and grid planning.
• Proficiency in using advanced power system simulation software (PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT).
• Strong understanding of grid stability, dynamics, protection, and control principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and harmonic analyses on transmission and distribution networks.
• Model and analyze the impact of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles on grid stability and reliability.
• Develop and validate simulation models using industry-standard software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PSCAD).
• Evaluate the performance of grid protection schemes and propose necessary upgrades or modifications.
• Conduct contingency analysis and develop operational strategies to ensure grid security and resilience.
• Collaborate with system planning, operations, and engineering teams to address grid challenges and implement solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, present findings, and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements impacting power systems.
• Contribute to the development of new analytical tools and methodologies for power system analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst to join a remote-first team focused on advanced power system analysis, grid stability, and DER integration. The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with a distributed engineering group.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 7+ years of experience and proficiency in PSS/E, PowerFactory, or DIgSILENT.