Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
Junior Engineer (Post Level 9)
(One-year fixed-term contract)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. ING02/216/0925
Fakulteit Ingenieurswese
Sentrum vir Hernubare en Volhoubare Energie Studies
Junior Ingenieur (Posvlak 9)
(Eenjaar-vastetermynkontrak)
(Stellenbosch-kampus)
Verw. ING02/216/0925
Duties/Pligte
As a Junior Engineer at The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University (SU) the incumbent will be responsible for performing engineering analysis and modelling related to the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids. The role involves using power system simulation tools modelling renewable energy resources analysing grid performance and presenting results in various formats. The engineer will contribute to technical report writing academic publications presentation and visual communication of data. Additionally the role includes participation in workshops and supporting project activities.
Performing grid modelling and simulation using DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Conducting:
Steady-state power flow analysis;
Power system stability analysis;
Probabilistic power system analysis;
Custom scripting using Python in PowerFactory.
Developing and evaluating solar PV system designs.
Using MATLAB Simulink for dynamic system simulations.
Running electromagnetic simulations using Ansys Maxwell.
Performing performance and financial analysis of renewable systems using SAM software.
Writing technical reports research papers and documentation.
Preparing presentations and data visualisations for workshops and meetings.
Programming in Python Java and/or C for modelling and analysis tasks.
Using Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis.
Participating in academic writing and publishing.
Supporting and mentoring younger engineers and interns.
As n Junior Ingenieur by die Sentrum vir Hernubaare en Volhoubare Energiewetenskappe (CRSES) by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) sal die posbekler verantwoordelik wees vir ingenieursanalise en -modellering rakende die integrasie van hernubare energiebronne in kragnetwerke. Die rol behels die gebruik van kragnetwerk-simulasie-instrumente modellering van hernubare energiehulpbronne ontleding van netwerkprestasie en die aanbieding van resultate in verskeie formate. Die ingenieur sal bydra tot die skryf van tegniese verslae akademiese publikasies aanbiedings en die visuele kommunikasie van data. Daarbenewens sluit die rol deelname aan werksessies en ondersteuning van projekaktiwiteite in.
Voer kragnetwerkmodellering en -simulasie met DIgSILENT PowerFactory uit.
Voer die volgende uit:
Bestendige-toestand kragvloei-analise;
Kragstelsel-stabiliteitsanalise;
Waarskynlikheidskragstelsel-analise;
Pasgemaakte skripprogrammering met Python in PowerFactory.
Ontwikkel en evalueer son-PV stelsels.
Gebruik MATLAB Simulink vir dinamiese stelselsimulasies.
Doen elektromagnetiese simulasies met Ansys Maxwell.
Voer prestasie- en finansile ontleding van hernubarestelsels uit met SAM-sagteware.
Skryf tegniese verslae navorsingsartikels en dokumentasie.
Voorbereiding van aanbiedings en datavisualiserings vir werksessies en vergaderings.
Programmeer in Python Java en/of C vir modellering en ontledingstake.
Gebruik Microsoft Office-instrumente (Excel Word PowerPoint) vir verslagdoening en analise.
Deelname aan akademiese skryfwerk en publikasies.
Ondersteun en mentor jonger ingenieurs en interns.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Masters degree in electrical engineering with a speciality in renewable energy.
At least two years experience in renewable energy resource modelling and geospatial modelling.
At least one years work experience in power system modelling of renewable energy integration.
Proficiency in power system analysis tools particularly DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
Competent in Python coding with experience in automation and scripting for engineering applications.
Competence in simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink and Ansys Maxwell.
Experience with solar PV system design and SAM (System Advisor Model) software.
The ability to work with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint at a professional level.
The ability to function and communicate proficiently in English.
Meestersgraad in elektriese ingenieurswese met spesialisasie in hernubare energie.
Minstens twee jaar se ervaring in hernubare energiehulpbronmodellering en geospatiale modellering.
Minstens een jaar se praktiese ervaring in kragnetwerkmodellering van hernubare energie-integrasie.
Gevorderde kennis van kragnetwerk-analise-instrumente veral DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
Sterk bevoegdheid in Python-programmering met inbegrip van outomatisering en skripontwikkeling vir ingenieursdoeleindes.
Ervaring met simulasie-instrumente soos MATLAB Simulink en Ansys Maxwell.
Bewese ervaring in son-PV stelselontwerp en die gebruik van SAM (System Advisor Model) sagteware.
Die vermo om op n professionele vlak met Microsoft Excel Word en PowerPoint te werk.
Die vermo om met bedrewenheid in Engels te funksioneer en te kommunikeer.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
The ability to function and communicate in one or more official South African language other than English.
Die vermo om in een of meer van Suid-Afrika se amptelike tale buiten Engels te funksioneer en te kommunkeer.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
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Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Stephani Snyman on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg)
or at
Navrae rakende die posinhoud: Stephani Snyman by of by
Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele asook tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Klintedienssentrum by (Stellenbosch) /
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