Senior Power Systems Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our client\'s team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will lead analysis, design, and optimization of complex power systems, impacting generation, transmission, and distribution projects critical to the region\'s infrastructure.

This role requires a Master\'s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience, with proficiency in PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience focusing on power system analysis, design, and operation.
• Strong understanding of grid codes, protection relays, and power system stability principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed power flow studies, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability assessments.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and control systems for substations and transmission lines.
• Develop strategies for grid integration, load forecasting, and power system planning.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of power system components and installations.
• Collaborate with utility companies, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in the power systems discipline.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Grid codes understanding

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and specialized Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team in Kimberley . This critical role involves the analysis, design, and optimization of complex power systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and stability. You will be instrumental in developing solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution challenges, working on projects that are vital to the region's infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for an expert in power systems to apply their deep technical knowledge within a challenging and rewarding environment in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed power flow studies , short-circuit analysis, and transient stability assessments.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and control systems for substations and transmission lines.
• Develop strategies for grid integration, load forecasting, and power system planning.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of power system components and installations.
• Collaborate with utility companies, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in the power systems discipline.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience focused on power system analysis, design, and operation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard power system analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
• Strong understanding of grid codes, protection relays, and power system stability principles.
• Experience with renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the power sector.
• Direct involvement in critical infrastructure projects impacting the Northern Cape .
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment dedicated to technical excellence.