Engineer - Grid Modelling

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program

Discounted health insurance

Gym perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AEMO is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to contribute to the Congestion and Grid Engineering team in Near-Time Operations. You will assist with modelling generators and networks in EMS, supporting the control room for secure and reliable grid operation.

The role involves updates to EMS, SCADA testing, and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure accurate representations of the power system across NEM and WEM.

Job description

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s 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.

Division: Operations
Department: Near‑Time Operations
Reference number: 13278
Engagement type: Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s 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

AEMO’s Congestion and Grid Engineering team provides power system modelling, analysis and tools development to support AEMO’s control room to operate the grids and markets securely and reliably.

You will support the senior members of the team, the Engineering Tech Lead and the Manager Congestion & Grid Engineering in a number of tasks including modelling generators and network in AEMO’s Energy Management System (EMS) in both the NEM and WEM, SCADA and AGC testing.

What You Will Be Doing

• Regular and timely updates to AEMO’s EMS to match with power system changes due to new generators, loads, batteries and network augmentation as well as improvement and fixes as reported by internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the commissioning / registration of generating plant including SCADA list approval and point-to-point testing.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a power system focus.
• Energy sector experience or experience in a similar complex infrastructure environment.
• Experience with electrical power system modelling and analysis tools (such as SCADA/EMS)
• Understanding of the power system with the ability to apply this knowledge to solve technical problems.

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• 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).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [e-mail]