Power Systems Engineer

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)

Description

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting, and managing dynamic system modeling information and studies
• Developing and recommending best practices for the conduct of system impact analysis (including electromagnetic transient analysis) of new renewable technologies, such as inverter-based generation, including wind, solar, and storage technologies.
• Present recommendations regarding system modeling issues and results to ISOs and Utilities.
• Develop and recommend best practices for power systems studies.
• Expertise in doing steady state and, stability and dynamic studies with in-depth knowledge of Grid Code Compliance studies for IPP sites.
• Evaluate technical reports and provide independent review for clients
• Conduct specialist power system studies such as insulation coordination, protection coordination, loss calculation, etc..
• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required with a preference for specialization in power systems
• Experience interacting with stakeholders
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Highly proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network simulation software (Eg. PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, DSATools, Powerworld, EMTDC / PSCAD, EMTP RV, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP)
• Experience performing a range of studies including insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, dynamic performance studies and forensic studies

Skills, and Characteristics

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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