AEMO at the Heart of EnergyWe are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that.....
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. 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 mission in the energy sector.
About the role
Victorian Planning is a division within the System Design department which is focused on efficient planning and development of the Victorian Electricity Transmission Network. Victorian System Integration is a team of engineers responsible for delivering quality network planning analysis and technical advisory services for the Victorian Declared Shared Network to ensure that the investment needed as the power system transitions to achieve net zero emissions can be reliably and securely integrated in the existing network.
As Engineer within the Victorian System Integration team will contribute to the development and maintenance of network asset power system models, including remedial action scheme models, and undertake power system modelling and analysis associated with scoping and delivering network investment, inter-network testing and project integration to deliver safe, secure, and reliable supply of electricity.
What you will be doing
• Responsible for undertaking power system studies, interpreting results, and providing technical advice on matters relating to project scoping, delivery, and system integration.
• Undertake simulation and analysis of the Victorian transmission network using specialised computer simulation tools with a emphasis on steady state and dynamic PSSE simulations.
• Review to provide input to inter-network testing and project commissioning plans to achieve augmentation capacity release.
• Communicating recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in support of transmission system integration.
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across teams, and communicate AEMO position on planning and system integration related matters.
What you will bring to the role
• Industry or related experience in electricity transmission network planning or system integration, and desirable experience in remedial action scheme design and inter-network testing.
• Proficiency in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software (such as PSS/E), running both steady state and dynamic simulations and interpreting results.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in report writing to communicate key technical advice to a wide audience
• Understanding and knowledge of the physical operation of the electricity transmission system and overarching markets.
• Experience in programming, in languages such as Python and Fortran, will be considered favourably.
• Sound knowledge of the role and functions of AEMO, particularly its Victorian Planning functions, the energy markets and relevant laws, regulations, rules, licences and agreements.
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
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at talent@aemo.com.au
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page at AEMO.com.au for more information.
