Senior Remote Grid Integration Specialist, Renewables

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist to support renewable energy projects in South Africa, with a strong focus on seamless connection to the national grid. The role is primarily remote but supports Benoni, Gauteng, requiring advanced power-systems analysis and grid-code compliance expertise.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and at least 7 years of experience in grid integration, interconnection studies, and protection

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems.
• 7+ years of experience in power system analysis and grid integration for renewable energy projects.
• Experience with grid interconnection studies and compliance with grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grid connection studies including short-circuit, load flow, stability, and protection coordination.
• Interpret grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements for renewable energy integration.
• Review interconnection applications and agreements and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Grid integration

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Integration Specialist to support renewable energy projects in South Africa, with a strong focus on seamless connection to the national grid. The role is primarily remote but supports Benoni, Gauteng, requiring advanced power-systems analysis and grid-code compliance expertise.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and at least 7 years of experience in grid integration, interconnection studies, and protection