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Senior Engineer
Department:System Design
Division:Onboarding & Connections
Reference number:12456
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.
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.
With more than 160 GW of new generation to connect in the next 30 years as Senior Engineer youll play a key role in enabling integration of a diverse range of technologies including onshore wind offshore wind hydro and solar generation battery storage systems and hydrogen plants.
This role is available across all states with AEMO providing a crucial service and fostering flexible work arrangements. Strong team frameworks a vibrant culture and well-stablished communication tools help maintain close connections throughout the organisation.
What you will be doing
- Develop and apply a strong understanding of power system behaviour and limitations to ensure new generating plants are effectively assessed and integrated in line with operational needs and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a technical lead for assigned projects ensuring the delivery of high-quality assessments that comply with the NEM operational protocols and connection standards.
- Contribute to project deliverables particularly modelling studies and technical assessments ensuring quality and consistency through evidence-based analysis and sound engineering judgement.
- Participate in engineering knowledge sharing within the team and support junior engineers by sharing expertise and technical guidance when needed.
- Support collaborative working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including NSPs developers OEMs and AEMO teams acting as a key technical contact within project scopes.
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis.
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with demonstrated expertise in power systems analysis and hands on experience using PSCAD and PSSE.
- Well-developed experience in managing generator connection processes with strong experience in assessing and resolving generator and power system performance issues.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and developing technical expertise in teams via a structured and transparent approach.
- Experience in negotiating the resolution of complex technical issues across stakeholders with competing objectives and a variety of commercial and reputational drivers.
In return some of our benefitsto you
- Flexible working: work from home 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
If you would like to know more about working atAEMO please check out our careers page for more information.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
