Senior Engineer DER

Division: Operations

Department: Systems Capability

Reference number: 12686

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract.

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
The Operational DER Management team, within AEMO Operations, is responsible for integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMO's operational and technical functions. 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, and hard-working individual to join us.

In this role, you will conduct detailed dispatch modelling to analyse system security risks arising in Minimum System Load periods, and develop the methodologies required to integrate DER into AEMO's operational processes. You will be working with a team to support AEMO's control room in the development of procedures for managing periods with very high levels of distributed resources operating.

Reporting to the Manager – Operational DER Management (within Systems Capability, Operations), your role can be based at any of our office locations across multiples states.

This is an 18-month fixed term contract/secondment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Dispatch modelling to understand security risks arising in Minimum System Load (MSL) periods.
• Develop novel methodologies and approaches to predict MSL periods in AEMO's scheduling processes.
• Input to the development of control room tools and procedures for managing MSL periods.
• Collaborate and liaise with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, data science, computer science, software development or similar.
• Quantitative analysis skills, including problem solving, modelling, and critical thinking.
• A detailed understanding of NEM dispatch processes, including Frequency Control Ancillary Services and the NEM Dispatch Engine (NEMDE).

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