Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,481 – R ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role: Power Systems EngineerPriority Location: LatAm, South Africa, Philippines (Global search)Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm US Pacific TimeTarget Start Date: September 2026

The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.

About the Company:A startup founded by Stanford graduate students to accelerate the interconnection of new generation and large loads to the US grid. We are building a platform that shows developers how different interconnection queue scenarios affect their projects.

Key Responsibilities:
* Build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs and utilities, with an initial focus on PJM and WECC.
* Replicate utility load flow, contingency, and short circuit studies from posted models and reports.
* Test how results change under alternative queue assumptions.
* Perform transmission planning modeling, including power flow modeling, using software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, and/or TARA.
* Evaluate the interconnection impacts of new generation projects on the grid.
Qualifications & Skills:
* 3+ years of experience supporting interconnection studies for utilities, developers, or renewable energy projects
* Hands-on experience with PSS/E and PowerWorld required
* Familiarity with TARA and PSLF strongly preferred
* Experience performing load flow / thermal overload, voltage stability, and short circuit studies
* Knowledge of PJM and/or NV Energy interconnection standards and study requirements preferred
* Strong understanding of grid modeling, transmission planning, and utility interconnection workflows
* Able to serve as the technical domain lead for power systems analysis
* Comfortable collaborating with software engineers on automation and workflow improvement
* Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R37,481/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,026/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

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