PSO Principal Engineer - NEM Simulator & Training Lead

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Shire of Central Goldfields; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Volunteer leave (up to 4 days)

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

AEMO, Australia’s independent energy system and market operator, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to coordinate training and assessment activities using the NEM simulator. The role supports the Dispatch Training Simulator (DTS) in Victoria and gains from proximity to Brisbane or Norwest (Bella Vista) offices.

You will collaborate with PSO Specialist Trainers and IT teams to ensure high-quality training and familiarisation before live operations. This permanent, hybrid role focuses on the NEM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience in power system operations and market analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of National Electricity Market operations.
• Knowledge of major Interconnected National Electricity System components.
• Strong understanding of the Control Room role in Operations Power System.

Responsibilities

• Assist uplift of the NEM Simulator as a key control system for risk management.
• Support development and delivery of training and assessment scenarios using the NEM simulator.
• Assist design and creation of training scenarios by altering market data and configuration.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training documentation for the NEM simulator.
• Support implementation of new or upgraded control room tools in the DTS environment for training before live deployment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualification

Power system operations

National Electricity Market knowledge

Power system/software tools

Control room operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NEM Simulator

Dispatch Training Simulator (DTS)

Job description

AEMO, Australia’s independent energy system and market operator, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to coordinate training and assessment activities using the NEM simulator. The role supports the Dispatch Training Simulator (DTS) in Victoria and gains from proximity to Brisbane or Norwest (Bella Vista) offices.

You will collaborate with PSO Specialist Trainers and IT teams to ensure high-quality training and familiarisation before live operations. This permanent, hybrid role focuses on the NEM.