Senior Power Systems Planner — Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Systems Planning) to lead long-term grid planning, load forecasting, and integration of new generation. The role blends site engagement with detailed analysis and reporting in a hybrid work model.

You will assess substations, transmission projects, and distributed generation, adhering to South African grid codes. A Master's degree and strong software skills (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory) are required, with mentoring responsibilities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Power Systems Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system planning studies: load flow, short circuit, stability, contingency analysis.
• Develop long-term network expansion plans to meet future demand.
• Feasibility studies for substations, transmission lines, and distributed generation connections.
• Develop and maintain load forecasting models.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, asset management, and project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and investment justifications.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on power system planning.
• Assist in asset management strategies and capital investment plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Power system planning

Load forecasting

Regulatory frameworks

Analytical skills

Report writing

Team mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Professional registration (Pr. Eng) desirable

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Systems Planning) to lead long-term grid planning, load forecasting, and integration of new generation. The role blends site engagement with detailed analysis and reporting in a hybrid work model.

You will assess substations, transmission projects, and distributed generation, adhering to South African grid codes. A Master's degree and strong software skills (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory) are required, with mentoring responsibilities