Senior Power Systems Engineer & Team Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) to lead design, analysis and implementation of complex electrical power infrastructure in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will guide a team of engineers and technicians, oversee projects from planning to commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and international standards.

The role emphasizes grid integration for renewables, protection and control expertise, and strong leadership to drive critical energy projects

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA (Professional Engineer).
• 10+ years in electrical power systems design, analysis and management.
• Experience leading engineering teams on large-scale power projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical power systems including substations, transmission lines and distribution networks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Oversee planning, execution and commissioning of power system projects with safety and quality in mind.
• Conduct power system studies including load flow, fault and stability analyses.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reliability and resilience of power infrastructure.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Power system analysis

Protection & control

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Pr.Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) to lead design, analysis and implementation of complex electrical power infrastructure in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will guide a team of engineers and technicians, oversee projects from planning to commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and international standards.

The role emphasizes grid integration for renewables, protection and control expertise, and strong leadership to drive critical energy projects