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Senior Engineer - Distributed Energy Resources Technical Integration Team

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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.

Division: System Design

Department: Future Energy Systems

Reference number: 12234

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.

Shape Australia's energy future by leading innovative projects in distributed energy and driving the clean energy transition . Strong knowledge of DER products & integration / cutting edge projects. Hybrid working / Excellent culture & benefits /Bris, Melb, Syd, Perth, Adel location. Deliver clear, high-quality technical insights and reports.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Future Energy Systems team. You'll work alongside a talented, supportive team at the forefront of the energy industry's transformation, delivering leading-edge projects and initiatives.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead engineering and analysis to define technical requirements for distributed energy resources (DER).
• Collaborate with industry to develop solutions that support a power system with high levels of DER.
  
  

We're seeking a motivated professional with strong knowledge of DER products and integration, and a passion for growing your expertise while driving the transition of the NEM power system. At AEMO, we provide an essential service and support flexible working. With strong team structures, culture, and communication tools, you'll stay connected across our organisation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead projects to address power system challenges from increasing DER, including standards, compliance, and evolving behaviours.
• Drive collaboration and stakeholder engagement, providing strategic advice to support an integrated AEMO approach.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop company positions on technical requirements
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations that translate complex technical issues for executives, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and supporting key initiatives under the Engineering Roadmap to 100% Renewables.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Technology, or Science/Maths (with a power system focus), or equivalent relevant discipline or work experience
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office product suite
  
  

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects in distributed energy.
• Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and finalising high-quality technical documentation and reports.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and summarise complex data and insights.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal) across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Proactive, outcome-focused, and able to build constructive relationships.
  
  

Desirable

• Strong energy industry experience, ideally in DER product or service development.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and electricity market systems, with ability to apply to practical problems.
  
  

Benefits

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

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesUtilities

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