Senior Engineer

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. 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 mission in the energy sector!

About the Team & the Position

AEMO’s System Planning division ensures medium to long-term power system security and reliability in the National Electricity Market. We develop the AEMO Integrated System Plan, a 20-year blueprint for the east coast’s power system and produce System Strength and Inertia Reports and the annual Network Support and Control Ancillary Services Review.

Our team conducts essential engineering assessments and power system analysis, influencing major infrastructure investments and guiding industry and government decisions. As part of AEMO’s System Design division, we aim to integrate large-scale renewable energy resources securely and efficiently.

What you will be doing

• Perform power system modelling and analysis of the electricity transmission network using computer simulation tools.
• Provide technical support and advice on electricity planning and performance issues.
• Contribute to key planning documents like the Integrated System Plan and System Strength and Inertia Reports.
• Prepare high-quality reports on network capability and performance for management and project teams.
• Engage with stakeholders and support the preparation of advice and proposals on network planning.
• Develop a good knowledge of the electrical transmission network and generation in the NEM.
• Collaborate with AEMO staff and external stakeholders to achieve strategic power system planning outcomes.

What you will bring to the role

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About Our Process

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