Senior Engineer - Future System Studies

Australian Energy Market Operator; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Bonus eligibility

Wellness program

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking a Senior Engineer within the Future Energy Systems team to lead investigations into emerging power system security challenges and craft practical solutions supporting higher renewable energy integration.

You will provide technical leadership across strategic projects, collaborate with industry experts, regulators and market participants, and mentor engineers as we shape Australia's energy future.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems or related discipline.
• Experience with the National Electricity Market (NEM) preferred.
• Experience in power system analysis, modelling, planning, operations, or similar role in electricity industry.
• Strong ability with power system simulation tools such as PSSE and PSCAD.
• Solid understanding of transmission, generation and distribution systems; ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on technical studies of emerging power system security and stability challenges.
• Perform and review advanced power system modelling and simulation studies.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that enable 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 strategic technical projects.
• Mentor and support developing engineers to build technical capability.
• Contribute to the evolution of power system design principles and engineering approaches.

Skills

Power system analysis

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Division: System Design

Department: Future Energy Systems

Reference number: 13362

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.

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).