Energy Systems Planner — Power Grid & Transition

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Western Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Performance bonuses

Wellness program and health benefits

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking a purpose-driven professional to contribute to Australia's energy transition through System Planning. Join a team designing the 20-year Integrated System Plan and delivering analyses that inform major investments.

Based in any Australian capital city, the role involves providing technical support on electricity planning, producing key planning documents, engaging stakeholders, and preparing high-quality reports on network capability and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplines and ideally relevant industry experience.
• Good working knowledge in using power systems analysis tools for load flow and fault level calculations.
• Demonstrated capability in producing high-quality reports for stakeholders and management.
• Knowledge of transmission substation design, cost-benefit assessment, and probabilistic investment decisions.
• General understanding of electrical power systems and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advice on electricity planning and performance issues for the safe, secure, and reliable operation of the power system.
• Contribute to the production of key planning documents (e.g. Integrated System Plan, Electricity Statement of Opportunities, Transition Plan for System Security, System Strength, and Inertia).
• Support planning processes through development and enhancement of procedures and methodologies for planning studies.
• Undertake stakeholder engagement and prepare advice and proposals for supervisors and management.
• Prepare high-quality reports and provide information on network capability and performance to management and project teams.
• Develop knowledge of the electrical transmission network, generation in the NEM, and Gas Market Transmission and Systems.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Programming experience

Database knowledge

Power systems knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplines

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking a purpose-driven professional to contribute to Australia's energy transition through System Planning. Join a team designing the 20-year Integrated System Plan and delivering analyses that inform major investments.

Based in any Australian capital city, the role involves providing technical support on electricity planning, producing key planning documents, engaging stakeholders, and preparing high-quality reports on network capability and