Senior Power Systems Design Engineer - Renewables (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer dedicated to power systems for renewable energy projects in Mossel Bay. You will design electrical systems, perform in-depth studies, and develop schematics and control logic for grid-connected assets.

The role requires a strong background in electrical power engineering, familiarity with SCADA, and a collaborative, hybrid work approach. ECSA Pr. Eng. registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical power system design, renewable energy focus preferred.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, DIgSILENT).
• Solid understanding of grid codes and protection philosophies for renewables.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, grid connection).
• Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, harmonics, transient stability).
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer dedicated to power systems for renewable energy projects in Mossel Bay. You will design electrical systems, perform in-depth studies, and develop schematics and control logic for grid-connected assets.

The role requires a strong background in electrical power engineering, familiarity with SCADA, and a collaborative, hybrid work approach. ECSA Pr. Eng. registration is preferred.