Principal Engineer Commissioning

Principal Engineer - Commissioning

Department:System Design

Division:Onboarding & Connections

Reference number:12930

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

In this role you will work closely with a wide range of industry stakeholders including network service providers renewable developers investors equipment manufacturers technology partners consultants governments and regulators. You will act as the technical commissioning lead for a variety of renewable energy projects overseeing commissioning activities assessing power system behaviour and limitations and ensuring new generation aligns with NEM operational requirements. You will also test and implement solutions to shared power system and market challenges affecting new connections and help deliver improvements that streamline and enhance the overall connections experience.

The role offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships with key players across the energy sector contribute to industry forums working groups and conferences and provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members. Reporting to the Manager Commissioning this position can be based in any state. AEMO provides an essential service and supports flexible working arrangements underpinned by strong team culture structure and communication practices that keep all employees connected across the organisation.

What you will be doing

• Develop effective and proactive relationships with a range of critical stakeholders to ensure the right outcomes for National Connections team and broader organisation.
• Lead the preparation critical review and approval of comprehensive technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and authority while representing AEMO at both internal and external forums.
• Proactively strengthen AEMOs position as the trusted advisor to developers market participants government agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide project-based mentoring and expert guidance to technical staff and project stakeholders.
• Prepare clear concise and high quality written and verbal communication to inform internal or external stakeholders on a range of issues for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you will bring to the role

• A wealth of experience leading commissioning activities across renewable generation and T&D projects.
• Extensive experience in hold point testing and witnessing across a range of generator systems and plants.
• Solid expertise in R2 compliance and R2 model validation requirements including proficiency in PSSE/PSCAD studies.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering renewable projects applying a serviceoriented outcomefocused and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Well-developed experience in managing generator commissioning processes with strong experience in assessing and resolving generator and power system performance issues.
• Experience in negotiating the resolution of complex technical issues across stakeholders with competing objectives and a variety of commercial and reputational drivers.
• Knowledge of the electricity industry NEM dispatch process generator behaviour and network constraints.

In return some of our benefitsto you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsandadditionalleave options.
• Professional development via projects industry networksjob rotation studyassistanceand 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 gymperksand our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds including people withdisabilitiesand neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at