Job Reference No: SESS-2025-0507
Position: Power System Studies Engineer
Job Description
ESP is looking for a Power System Studies engineer with a minimum of 4 years’ experience to join the Power System Studies and New Energy Innovation team. The position offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to be working alongside a highly experienced team of internationally renowned experts on cutting edge local and international projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the following work activities:
- Develop power system models from physical network characteristics;
- Conduct power system planning and operational studies including steady state, and dynamic studies from small systems to large-scale interconnected systems;
- Conduct grid impact and grid code compliance studies for connection of renewable and conventional power plants;
- Develop models and conduct studies for newer state-of-the-art technologies such as grid forming inverters, hydrogen production systems, etc.;
- Automation and use of programming and artificial intelligence tools to enhance the power of power system analysis tools;
- Manage studies projects from inception to close including management clients, budgets and resources and preparation of reports and presentations during the study; and
- Interface with the other business units within the company on multidisciplinary projects.
The work environment is dynamic, challenging and innovative and hence we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about building their knowledge for an exciting career in power system engineering.
Minimum requirements
- BSc (Elec Eng) with specialisation in power systems or heavy current;
- ECSA registration will be an advantage but is not a minimum requirement;
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in power systems studies utilising industry standard power systems analysis tools (e.g. PSSE, PowerFactory, PSCAD);
- Knowledge of power system planning and operations is essential;
- Knowledge of grid code requirements will be an advantage;
- The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with sound oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic team-based environment;
- Experience with electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies will be an advantage; and
- Python coding and familiarity with emerging AI tools will be an advantage.
Location
Johannesburg or Cape Town (candidates to state preference)
How To Apply
If you are interested, please send copies of your CV, identity document, tertiary qualifications and any other relevant supporting information to Precious Sambo at recruitment@espcg.com.
By submitting your CV and any supporting information, candidates grant consent to ESP (pursuant to the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2021) to use the candidate’s personal information for purposes of recruitment in accordance with ESP’s Privacy Policy.
Job Reference No: SESS-2025-0507
Position: Power System Studies Engineer
Job Description
ESP is looking for a Power System Studies engineer with a minimum of 4 years’ experience to join the Power System Studies and New Energy Innovation team. The position offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to be working alongside a highly experienced team of internationally renowned experts on cutting edge local and international projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the following work activities:
- Develop power system models from physical network characteristics;
- Conduct power system planning and operational studies including steady state, and dynamic studies from small systems to large-scale interconnected systems;
- Conduct grid impact and grid code compliance studies for connection of renewable and conventional power plants;
- Develop models and conduct studies for newer state-of-the-art technologies such as grid forming inverters, hydrogen production systems, etc.;
- Automation and use of programming and artificial intelligence tools to enhance the power of power system analysis tools;
- Manage studies projects from inception to close including management clients, budgets and resources and preparation of reports and presentations during the study; and
- Interface with the other business units within the company on multidisciplinary projects.
The work environment is dynamic, challenging and innovative and hence we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about building their knowledge for an exciting career in power system engineering.
Minimum requirements
- BSc (Elec Eng) with specialisation in power systems or heavy current;
- ECSA registration will be an advantage but is not a minimum requirement;
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in power systems studies utilising industry standard power systems analysis tools (e.g. PSSE, PowerFactory, PSCAD);
- Knowledge of power system planning and operations is essential;
- Knowledge of grid code requirements will be an advantage;
- The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with sound oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic team-based environment;
- Experience with electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies will be an advantage; and
- Python coding and familiarity with emerging AI tools will be an advantage.
Location
Johannesburg or Cape Town (candidates to state preference)
How To Apply
If you are interested, please send copies of your CV, identity document, tertiary qualifications and any other relevant supporting information to Precious Sambo at recruitment@espcg.com.
By submitting your CV and any supporting information, candidates grant consent to ESP (pursuant to the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2021) to use the candidate’s personal information for purposes of recruitment in accordance with ESP’s Privacy Policy.