Senior Power Systems Engineer

3 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Energy Market Operator Full time
About the Role

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our System Planning division. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient planning of the power system over the medium to long term to meet system security and reliability requirements in the National Electricity Market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan future infrastructure across the NEM, including infrastructure needed to deliver a secure and reliable power system with large quantities of renewable and distributed energy resources
  • Assess future requirements for power system security, including system strength, inertia, frequency control, and other essential power system needs
  • Coach or direct junior staff on network analysis functions to deliver high-quality outcomes, including peer review and technical support
  • Prepare clear, concise, and high-quality written and verbal communication, including reports, stakeholder presentations, information packs, briefing papers, and contributions to key planning documents
  • Work effectively across multiple concurrent projects, with changing external pressures and priorities, highlighting associated risks to senior staff, management, and stakeholders
  • Independently undertake simulation and analysis of the electricity transmission network using specialized computer simulation tools and use these to identify network capability and emerging limitations
  • Interpret and justify simulation outcomes, draw conclusions, and provide robust recommendations on network adequacy and investment options
  • Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across teams and defendable positions externally
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a discipline relevant to power systems and proven relevant industry experience
  • Accreditation as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPEng) is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience in electricity transmission network analysis and the interpretation of analysis performed by others
  • Understanding of the key commercial and legal issues impacting on large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Understanding of electrical engineering principles, specifically relating to electricity transmission and generation
  • Proficiency in automation of processes and programs with an object-oriented programming language is desirable
  • Experience in power systems analysis simulation applications, such as PSSE V32-V34, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Mudpack, and PSCAD, as well as other analytical software, such as MATLAB
  • Experience in electrical power systems dynamics, stability concepts, and assessment techniques
  • Understanding and knowledge of the physical operation of the electricity transmission systems, network constraints, and the overarching markets
  • Experience or solid understanding of cost-benefit assessment techniques, including probability-based analysis of investment decisions
  • Ability to prepare high-quality reports suitable for other technical experts, senior management, or external stakeholders
  • Experience in planning/construction of power system assets and familiar with the National Electricity Rules (NER) is highly desirable
About AEMO

AEMO is a purpose-based organization at the center of our energy future. We stand for Character, Connection, and Commitment. We actively encourage you to bring your whole self to work, so that together we can do better, be better, and love our work. For this reason, inviting difference and leading inclusively is a core part of our culture.



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