Senior Electrical Engineer- Systems Studies bei Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners · Johannesburg, Südafrika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Johannesburg
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
Our client is a multinational technical consultancy in the renewable energy sector with more than 22 years of experience, and a track record of over 100GW renewable energy projects delivered across 40+ countries. With a team of 180+ highly skilled engineers and experts, and offices in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, the company has established a reputation for leadership in renewable energy consulting and technical delivery.
To support continued expansion, the client is recruiting an Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer for its operations in South Africa. This role will focus on power system studies, grid compliance, and renewable integration to support the design, analysis, and optimisation of renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
This position is central to advancing renewable integration in South Africa by ensuring renewable plants meet grid stability, reliability, and compliance requirements, directly contributing to the country’s clean energy transition.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer-Systems Designs
Direct Report: Team Leader / Manager
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
Direct Report: Team Leader / Manager
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
- Power System Studies & Analysis
- Conduct steady state and transient studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and power quality (harmonics, flicker).
- Perform grid compliance, grid impact, grid integration, and power evacuation studies.
- Carry out contingency analysis, insulation coordination (switching studies), and stability studies (LVRT/HVRT for renewable plants).
- Execute grounding and cable ampacity studies.
- Advanced Modelling & Tools
- Develop RMS and EMT models; mandatory experience with PSSE, EMTP, PSCAD.
- Update modelling libraries as needed in ETAP/PowerFactory.
- Apply coding, scripting, and automation in DSL/Python to support studies.
- Renewable Energy & Equipment Modelling
- Model and analyse solar PV plants, wind turbines, and BESS systems.
- Apply manual engineering calculations for reactive power, short circuit, transformer sizing, CT/PT sizing, earthing/lightning protection, and protection schemes (unit, non-unit, distance).
- Apply knowledge of HVDC systems, FACTS devices (SVC, STATCOM), and advanced protection settings.
- Review vendor documents and protection schemes (inverters, BESS, wind turbines).
- Support site activities including relay setting and harmonic measurement.
- Documentation, Reporting & Communication
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and performance curves.
- Document assumptions, methodologies, and outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support business development through technical blogs and white papers.
- Standards, Compliance & Knowledge Sharing
- Apply IEC, IEEE, NEC, and South African Standards in performing studies.
- Ensure compliance with South African and Eskom grid codes
- Support knowledge transfer and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) commitments.
- Work closely with India-based project managers during the initial months for delivery alignment
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/B.Tech).
- 6–12 years of experience in power system studies and grid compliance for renewable projects.
- Strong background in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS); exposure to green hydrogen is an advantage.
- Candidates from Oil & Gas or process industries with relevant systems experience will also be well suited for this role
- Candidates should have demonstrable experience contributing to portfolios totalling at least 1 GW of renewable projects
Technical Requirements:
- Expertise in ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSSE, EMTP, PSCAD.
- Proficiency in scripting/automation (DSL, Python) desirable.
- Strong manual calculation skills for core electrical engineering tasks.
Other Skills:
- Excellent communication, presentation and coordination skills for multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead and take accountability for project deliverables.
- Familiarity with South African/Eskom utility standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Direct experience engaging with Eskom or the Department of Electricity is highly preferred
- Cross-country or multicultural project experience in Africa.
- Willingness to travel and stay as required for projects in South Africa.
- Commitment to comply with organisational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving project scopes and requirements.
Working Arrangement
Location: South Africa – Johannesburg or Cape Town, to be confirmed with initial remote work. Relocation support may be considered for exceptional candidates if office location differs.
Travel: Travel as needed for projects within South Africa
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: September 2025
Contracting Period: 12 months, potential pathway to permanent employment
Location: South Africa – Johannesburg or Cape Town, to be confirmed with initial remote work. Relocation support may be considered for exceptional candidates if office location differs.
Travel: Travel as needed for projects within South Africa
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: September 2025
Contracting Period: 12 months, potential pathway to permanent employment
