Senior Power Systems Engineer - Remote Grid Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote position. You will lead complex studies, develop models, and ensure grid reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution elements.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 8+ years in analysis/operations, and proficiency in PSS/E, DIgSILENT, and ASPEN. Renewable integration experience is desirable, and strong communication skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
• 8+ years in power system analysis, planning, or operations.
• Expert in PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and ASPEN.
• Strong knowledge of protection principles and relay coordination.
• Understanding of stability, dynamics, and control strategies.
• Experience with renewable energy grid integration desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex power system studies including load flow and short circuit.
• Develop and maintain system models with PSS/E, DIgSILENT, ETAP.
• Design and specify protection schemes and coordination.
• Analyze performance data and identify operational improvements.
• Contribute to planning and design of new infrastructure and upgrades.
• Evaluate new technologies and their impact on operation.
• Document procedures and technical standards.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams and operations staff.
• Communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Power systems analysis

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ASPEN

Protection coordination

Grid stability & control

Relay settings

Remote collaboration

Project management

Technical report writing

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ASPEN

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote position. You will lead complex studies, develop models, and ensure grid reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution elements.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with 8+ years in analysis/operations, and proficiency in PSS/E, DIgSILENT, and ASPEN. Renewable integration experience is desirable, and strong communication skills are essential for