Senior Power Systems Engineer – Substations & Grids

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Professional development

Conference attendance

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineer specialising in Power Systems to design, analyze, and implement robust power infrastructure in Benoni, Gauteng. You will drive reliability and efficiency for industrial and commercial power systems.

The role requires experience with power distribution, protection and generation technologies, and a passion for engineering excellence within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• ≥6 years in electrical power system design, analysis, and implementation.
• Proficiency in ETAP, PSS/E, DigSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong understanding of substation design, protection relays, and switchgear.
• Experience with renewable energy integration or microgrid technologies is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power systems, including substations, distribution networks, and protection schemes.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Substation design understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DigSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineer specialising in Power Systems to design, analyze, and implement robust power infrastructure in Benoni, Gauteng. You will drive reliability and efficiency for industrial and commercial power systems.

The role requires experience with power distribution, protection and generation technologies, and a passion for engineering excellence within a dynamic team.