Senior Power Systems Analyst - Remote Grid Modeling

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Private health insurance with options

Retirement savings scheme

Professional growth & training

Attendance at international energyCon

Remote-first with flexible hours

Generous annual leave

Cutting-edge virtual collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Principal Power Systems Analyst to lead advanced stability, load flow, and renewable integration studies for national grid projects. You will model large networks, guide technical teams, and deliver high‑level reports to clients and regulators, while shaping policy and investment insights.

This remote‑first role rewards deep analytical excellence, strong communication, and a proven track record in power system planning.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in power system analysis and planning.
• Experience with power system simulation tools PSS/E, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar.
• Strong fundamentals in stability, fault analysis and protection principles.
• Proven ability to model and analyse large, complex power systems including renewable penetration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced power system stability, load flow and short circuit analyses using industry-standard software.
• Develop and validate complex power system models for transmission and distribution networks.
• Assess the impact of renewable energy integration, energy storage, and new grid technologies.
• Conduct power quality studies, harmonic analysis and transient stability simulations.
• Provide expert technical recommendations for grid expansion and operational improvements.
• Author comprehensive technical reports and present findings to clients and regulators.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts and collaborate with stakeholders on system requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Principal Power Systems Analyst to lead advanced stability, load flow, and renewable integration studies for national grid projects. You will model large networks, guide technical teams, and deliver high‑level reports to clients and regulators, while shaping policy and investment insights.

This remote‑first role rewards deep analytical excellence, strong communication, and a proven track record in power system planning.