Senior Software Engineer

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

The Operational DER Management team is responsible for integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMO's operational and technical functions. This includes analysing DER behaviours, developing suitable power system models to represent the behaviour of DER during power system disturbances, applying these models to determine the impact of DER on power system security, and implementing the required management measures in AEMO's operational systems. With more than half the National Electricity Market now supplied by DER in some periods, Australia is leading the world in integration of distributed PV, and our team's goal is to make sure the necessary measures are in place to be able to securely, safely and efficiently operate the power system with up to 100% of energy supplied by renewable distributed resources in the next few years. We are passionate about our work, and seeking a collaborative, innovative, hard-working individual to join us.

This role can be based in various locations across Australia.

18-month fixed term contract.

What You Will Be Doing

• Contribute to development of a work program to improve AEMO tools for managing low demand / high DER periods.
• Python programming.
• Development of control room visualisation interfaces.
• Work with a team to identify priority areas for further uplift of systems required to operate the power system of the future.
• Collaborate with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Python programming skills and experience preferably using test-driven development & object-oriented programming with applications in a technical domain.
• Quantitative analysis skills, including problem solving, modelling, and critical thinking
• Experience running dynamic power system studies in PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in software or electrical engineering or similar is desirable, with a power system focus and experience in software development, power system analysis, or a related field.

Tech Stack: Python | SQL | Azure | Grafana

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 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 for more information.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities

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