Senior Remote Power Systems Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Professional growth opportunities

Work from home

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Power Systems to join its globally distributed team from your home office.

You will design and develop electrical power systems for industrial and commercial projects, perform load flow and protection studies, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/SANS. Strong remote collaboration and self-management are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in electrical power system design.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, DigSilent, PSS/E).
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and SANS standards.
• CAD experience: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication for virtual collaboration.
• Legal eligibility to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical power systems and control logic.
• Perform load flow, fault calculations, and protection studies.
• Specify transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and generators.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, SANS, and local codes.
• Collaborate with remote teams via digital platforms.
• Review vendor submittals and construction drawings.
• Troubleshoot and provide remote technical support.
• Contribute to technical standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple design tasks and priorities remotely.
• Lead virtual design reviews and present solutions.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Self-management

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

PSS/E

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Power Systems to join its globally distributed team from your home office.

You will design and develop electrical power systems for industrial and commercial projects, perform load flow and protection studies, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/SANS. Strong remote collaboration and self-management are essential.