Senior Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Engineer - Commissioning role at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Engineer - Commissioning role at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 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.
Department : System Design Division : Onboarding & Connections Reference number : 12565 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.
About The Role AEMO's System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation.
The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport, industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission connection projects.
The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMO's end to end process for connecting and registering generators into the National Electricity Market.
As Senior Engineer , you will be able to develop long-term relationships with key energy industry players.
Whilst providing training and mentoring to junior team member, you will be given the opportunity to build your reputation through industry forums and working groups, conferences, and memberships.
Reporting to the Manager-Commissioning, this role is available across all states, with AEMO providing a crucial service and fostering flexible work arrangements.
Strong team frameworks, a vibrant culture, and well-stablished communication tools help maintain close connections throughout the organisation.
What You Will Be Doing Lead the commissioning of various renewable projects through to full output operation working close with various TNSPs, DNSPs across NEM.
Carry out R2 model validation and drive the R2 close out Proactively strengthen AEMO's technical collaboration with clients by ensuring that individual project issues are constructively resolved, focusing on tangible outcomes.
Provide expert technical advice and technical decision making, utilising constructive and open problem solving, across the areas of performance standard assessment, power system stability, system strength remediation, registration and commissioning.
Support regulatory changes to recognise and facilitate the integration of large-scale renewable energy projects into the Australian electricity market.
Develop a coordinated vision and framework for the integration of a variety of generation and storage technologies into the NEM.
What You Will Bring To The Role Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems.
A wealth of experience in Commissioning of renewable projects including T & D projects.
Demonstrated experience in R2 compliance requirement & R2 model validation Established experience in owning and proactively delivering small-medium projects, and practicing a service oriented, outcome-focused and pragmatic approach to problem solving Proficient in overseeing generator commissioning and skilled in diagnosing and addressing performance challenges in generators and power systems.
Demonstrated experience in owning and proactively delivering small-medium projects, and practicing a service oriented, outcome- focused and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
In Return Some Of Our Benefits To You Flexible working: work from home, 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 If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.
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