Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Department:System Design

Division:Onboarding & Connections

Reference number:12198

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

AEMOs System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation. The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission connection projects. The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMOs end to end process for connecting and registering generators into the National Electricity Market.

In this role you will have the opportunity to visit the projects you have contributed to and establish long term relationships with key players in the energy industry. Additionally you will provide training and mentorship to emerging team members while also building your reputation through participation in industry forums working groups conferences and memberships.

What you will be doing

• Assume the role of Technical Lead for large complex projects providing technical leadership to external clients and AEMO project teams.
• Provide expert technical advice and technical decision making utilising constructive and open problem-solving processes across the areas of performance standard assessment power system stability system strength remediation registration and commissioning.
• Facilitate new industry workshops to identify solutions to shared power system and market challenges reducing uncertainty for new connections.
• Create engineering competency frameworks and learning programs to support the development and succession of engineering talent within the team.
• Develop new industry frameworks to streamline and enhance the connections experience.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and lessons learned through project mediums and general education platforms.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis.
• A comprehensive understanding of AEMOs pivotal role in facilitating connections and the significant impact our decisions have on commercial enterprises projects and individuals.
• Proven ability to mediate and resolve intricate technical challenges among stakeholders with diverse goals and a range of commercial and reputational considerations.
• Extensive experience in leading and proactively delivering medium to large-scale technically complex projects utilising a service-orientated outcome driven and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of the primary commercial and legal issues impacting large-scale infrastructure projects as well as the commercial drivers for generation developers.

In return some of our benefitsto you

• Flexible working: work from home part-time job share hybrid options and additional leave options.
• Professional development via projects industry networks job rotation study assistance and more.
• Give back 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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