Senior Power Systems Engineer - Lead Transmission Studies

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Volunteer leave up to 4 days per year

Annual performance bonuses (elig)

Job summary

AEMO is recruiting an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead shaping Victoria's electricity network. As Senior/Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across power system modelling, network analysis and system integration for major transmission and renewables projects.

You will influence investment decisions and advise stakeholders, while mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a power systems specialisation.
• Significant experience in power system analysis, transmission planning or system integration.
• Advanced capability with PSSE and PSCAD, supported by experience using Mudpack and SCADA/EMS.
• Strong knowledge of the Victorian power system and experience delivering contingency and network performance studies.
• Proven ability to lead technical work, influence stakeholders and communicate complex findings clearly.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong attention to detail and a passion for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex power system studies using industry-leading tools including PSSE and PSCAD.
• Develop and maintain transmission network and remedial action scheme models.
• Assess network performance under a range of operating scenarios and contingencies.
• Provide expert technical advice to support network investment, augmentation and system integration projects.
• Review commissioning, testing and inter-network testing activities to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of Victorian network limits and special control schemes.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Mentor and support engineers within the team, sharing knowledge and building capability.

Skills

Power systems analysis

PSSE

PSCAD

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Mudpack

SCADA/EMS

Job description

AEMO is recruiting an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead shaping Victoria's electricity network. As Senior/Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across power system modelling, network analysis and system integration for major transmission and renewables projects.

You will influence investment decisions and advise stakeholders, while mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of excellence.