Senior Power Systems Engineer – Grid Resilience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: work from home

Volunteer leave (up to 4 days/year)

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AEMO is hiring a Senior Power Systems Engineer in Melbourne to lead expert analysis and guidance on electric power system operations within Australia’s national electricity framework. You will guide risk assessments, study delivery, and the implementation of network enhancements and interconnectors.

You will use PSS/E, PSCAD and DigSILENT for load flow and stability analysis and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen system resilience and performance.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent with power systems focus.
• Experience in power system modelling and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, PSCAD or DigSILENT for load flow and stability analysis.
• Knowledge of National Electricity Rules and WEM Rules is a plus.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership on power system operational matters.
• Lead delivery of risk and performance documents under NER and WEM Rules.
• Oversee studies and engage stakeholders to manage risk.
• Assess risks related to network enhancements and remedial actions.
• Support commissioning of interconnectors and Renewable Energy Zones.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Protection and control principles

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

DigSILENT

Job description

AEMO is hiring a Senior Power Systems Engineer in Melbourne to lead expert analysis and guidance on electric power system operations within Australia’s national electricity framework. You will guide risk assessments, study delivery, and the implementation of network enhancements and interconnectors.

You will use PSS/E, PSCAD and DigSILENT for load flow and stability analysis and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen system resilience and performance.