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Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) · 1 day ago

Senior Engineer Grid Performance & Integration

Off Site

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. The role involves investigating and managing technical risks in the power system, providing insights and analyses to support decision making, and developing risk and performance documents under regulatory requirements.

Utilities

Responsibilities

Provide detailed technical insight on power system operational matters, supporting the development of less experienced engineers with a focus on power system modelling and the development of technical skills

Support decision makers with high quality analysis and advice, displays an understanding of AEMO's regulatory, commercial, stakeholder and strategic business context

Independently complete challenging technical analysis and power system studies in PSS/E and PSCAD to support AEMOs understanding of existing and emerging power system risks and performance issues

Make a key contribution to the timely and effective delivery of high-profile power system risk and performance documents as required under the National Electricity Rules and WEM Rules, including AEMO’s General Power System Risk Review, major incident reviews and others. Presents technical material to internal and external stakeholders as part of this process and make recommendations to manage risk

Assess risks and operational mitigation related to current and future network enhancements and remedial actions schemes/special protection schemes

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Systems AnalysisPSS/EPSCADDigSILENTPower System ProtectionPower System PlanningStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Required

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

Highly proficient in using PSS/E, PSCAD or DigSILENT for load flow and stability analysis (rotor angle stability and voltage stability), and fault analysis

Demonstrated experience in power systems analysis and engineering with proficiency in electrical engineering principles, specifically related to electricity generation, transmission and distribution system theory, analysis and modelling

Sound knowledge of power system protection and control systems theory and application

Understanding of power system planning, assets and equipment design

Benefits

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 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).

Company

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

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AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems in the best interests of Australian energy consumers.

Founded in 2009