Senior Engineer System Planning

Division: System Design

Department: System Planning

Reference number:13156

Engagement type:Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and affordable energy today and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems and our core values revolve around character commitment and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

AEMOs System Planning department is focused on efficient planning of the power system over the medium to long term to ensure system security and reliability requirements are met in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The System Planning division is responsible for AEMOs Integrated System Plan the 20-year blueprint guiding the future development of the east coasts power system as well as system security assessments such as the System Strength Reports and Inertia Reports. System Planning is also responsible for a range of other engineering assessments and market modelling responsibilities.

The System Planning groups analysis can trigger major infrastructure investment and our advice supports effective decision-making by industry and government stakeholders. This is a critical function in AEMOs System Design division engineering a future power system that can securely and efficiently integrate large amounts of renewable energy resources.

About the role

Bring your experience in PSSE or PowerFactory (including load flow) and a genuine interest in long term network planning to a high performing supportive team. Able to be based in Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Hobart Perth or Sydney. Apply your power system analysis expertise to realworld planning challenges. Flexible working / Excellent company culture / Great benefits.

You will deliver complex technical analysis lead projects and coach engineers while working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves detailed power system analysis using specialised tools alongside applying sound engineering judgement to make recommendations in time-constrained or uncertain environments.

You will contribute to and peer review major technical studies delivering clear evidence-based insights to influence investment decisions and drive change. This role combines technical depth strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement with accountability for both mentoring others and delivering high-quality timely advice that supports AEMOs objectives and reputation.

This is a high performing well regarded team with supportive leadership where youll bring hands on experience in power system analysis (including load flow) using tools like PSSE or PowerFactory along with a genuine interest in long-term network planning.

What you will be doing

• Deliver high quality power system analysis and modelling to assess system security reliability and development informing network adequacy and investment decisions.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support planning outcomes applying sound judgement in uncertain and time constrained environments.
• Assess future system needs including network augmentation system strength inertia and voltage control for increasing inverter based and distributed resources.
• Lead end to end project delivery including methodology analysis quality assurance reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop constraint equations and inputs to support market modelling of future system security reliability and development pathways.
• Manage multiple priorities while communicating insights clearly building stakeholder relationships and coaching engineers to deliver high quality outcomes.

What you will bring to the role

Education

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering (or related discipline) with strong experience in power system stability dynamics and analysis
• CPEng or RPEng (or working towards accreditation)

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong experience in power system modelling and analysis including interpreting complex studies.
• Solid understanding of electricity transmission generation system operations and market frameworks.
• Expertise in power system dynamics stability concepts and assessment techniques.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g. PSSE PSCAD PowerFactory Mudpack Matlab) and exposure to programming/automation (e.g. Python).
• Proven ability to lead technical studies deliver high quality analysis and reporting and manage concurrent priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and present complex insights clearly.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused with experience addressing emerging power system challenges in fast paced environments.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsand additional leave options
• Professional development via projects industry networksjob rotation study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program discounted health insurance gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

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