Senior Engineer - Energy Future System Studies

Australian Energy Market Operator; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Performance bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator in Melbourne seeks a Senior Engineer to lead investigations into power system security and develop practical solutions for higher renewable energy integration. You will provide technical leadership across strategic projects and influence industry outcomes.

This role can be based in any Australian capital city, with flexible options and opportunities for hybrid work while contributing to Australia’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems, power electronics or related discipline.
• Experience working with NEM – National Electricity Market preferred.
• Experience in power system analysis, modelling, planning, operations, or similar role within the electricity industry.
• Strong capability using power system simulation tools such as PSSE and PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on technical studies and investigations into power system security and stability challenges.
• Perform and review advanced power system modelling and simulation studies.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for reliable integration of renewable energy technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise and influencing industry outcomes.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, building technical capability across the team.

Skills

Power systems

PSSE

PSCAD

Stakeholder engagement

Modelling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator – Melbourne VIC

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.

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation helping deliver a secure, reliable and sustainable energy system for Australia

About the Team

The Future System Studies team sits within AEMO's Future Energy Systems department and plays a critical role in shaping Australia's energy future. As part of System Design, the team is focused on solving the complex engineering challenges associated with the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power system.

Working alongside industry experts, market participants and international stakeholders, the team develops innovative solutions that support the secure operation of a power system increasingly powered by renewable energy

About the role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of Australia's most significant infrastructure transformations.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a leading role in investigating emerging power system security challenges and developing practical, forward-thinking solutions that support the National Electricity Market's journey toward higher levels of renewable energy integration. You'll provide technical leadership across strategic projects, influence industry thinking, and help shape the future design and operation of Australia's power system

This role can be based in any Australian capital city.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate on technical studies and investigations into emerging power system security and stability challenges.
• Perform and review advanced power system modelling and simulation studies.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that support the reliable integration of renewable energy technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise and influencing industry outcomes.
• Liaise with specialist consultants and contribute to the delivery of strategic technical projects.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, helping build technical capability across the team.
• Contribute to the evolution of power system design principles and engineering approaches for the future energy system

What you will bring to the role

• A degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems, power electronics or a related discipline.
• Experience working with the NEM – National Electricity Market preferred
• Experience in power system analysis, modelling, planning, operations, or a similar role within the electricity industry.
• Strong capability using power system simulation tools such as PSSE and PSCAD.
• Sound understanding of electricity transmission, generation and distribution systems, with the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, coupled with a passion for supporting Australia's energy transition

This role will suit an engineer who is curious, collaborative and motivated by solving complex challenges that will help shape a more sustainable energy future for all Australians.

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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au