Job Description
A leading renewable energy firm is growing and as a result have created a position for a Senior Grid Engineer to head up and grow the grid engineering team. This position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for grid connection activities, which will encompass all aspects of the grid connection process from capacity assessments, MV & HV connection design, engagement with Eskom, and overseeing the implementation of grid connection works.
Minimum Requirements:
•BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering
•PrEng registration with ECSA
•7+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years’ experience in a project environment working on substations and/or grid-connected renewable energy facilities.
•Knowledge of Digsilent, PSSE, PSCAD and other relevant simulation software
•Detailed understanding of the South African Grid Codes, regulations and standards that relate to renewable energy projects and connecting/operating these generators within the network
•Awareness and understanding of the equivalent codes, regulations and standards in the region
•Knowledge and experience of power systems, grid studies, and grid connection of utility-scale renewable energy projects in South Africa and beyond
•Experience in negotiating grid connection agreements
•Understanding and interest in large BESS (beneficial)
