Principal Engineer (11790)

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.

About the role

Join AEMOs System Design division and play a key role in shaping the future of Australias energy landscape. As the energy sector undergoes a once-in-a-generation transformation driven by the rapid shift to renewables and electrification of transport industry and more were seeing an exciting surge in transmission connection projects.

Our Onboarding and Connections team leads the end-to-end process of connection and registering new generators into the National Electricity Market (NEM). With over 160 GW of new generation expected to come online in the next 30 years were looking for a Principal Engineer to help bring this vision to life.

In this pivotal role youll work on integrating a mix of technologies from wind solar hydro battery storage and hydrogen. Youll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including network service providers developers investors manufacturers consultants government bodies regulators and industry experts.

What you will be doing

Take the lead in managing large-scale technically complex projects from inception to commercial operation. Offer expert support and guidance to regional teams ensuring seamless project delivery across the board.

Build and enhance collaborative relationships with clients by proactively addressing project challenges. Focus on delivering practical solutions and continuous improvement in technical processes.

Ensure all decisions are grounded in solid data clearly documented and made with transparency and pragmatism at their core.

Offer high-level technical advice and lead decision making across key areas such as performance standards power system stability system strength solutions registration and project commissioning. Use solution-orientated approaches to problem solving.

Support the growth of technical staff and stakeholders through hands on mentoring coaching and knowledge sharing helping to build a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Contribute to regulatory advancements that support the integration of large-scale renewable energy projects into the Australian electricity market helping to drive the transition to a cleaner energy future.

What you will bring to the role

Education / Certificates

Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis.

Experience and Knowledge

Proven leadership in delivering medium to large-scale technically complex projects with a pragmatic outcome driven approach.

Strong expertise in power system modelling tools (e.g. PSSE PSCAD) with the ability to interpret and apply study results effectively.

Well-developed experience in managing generator connection processes and resolving performance issues withing the National Electricity Market (NEM).

Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder negotiations balanced technical commercial and reputational considerations.

Solid understanding of the electricity industry including NEM operations generator behaviour network constraints and the commercial/legal aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects.

In return some of our benefitsto 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

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age disability gender sexual orientation parental status race religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants needs during the application or interview process simply let the us know by emailing us at

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