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.
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.
About the role AEMO is currently leading the integration of large-scale renewables across the world.
We are seeing a major step up in renewable projects, and this role is essential to making sure that they can be integrated quickly and safely.
This isn't just limited to assessing the specific projects themselves, it also involves a broader assessment of changes needed in the power system, and market policy and regulations, to enable these projects to operate in the NEM.
The projects you work with will be high profile across industry and Government - both within Australia and internationally.
Many of these projects are worth hundreds of millions of dollars with a breadth of investors, lenders and service providers.
The experience stakeholders have on your project will shape their impressions of AEMO - its agility, currency, approach to stakeholder management, problem solving ability and planning capability.
You will be an integral part of developing AEMO's reputation and stakeholder relationships across industry.
What you will be doing Work collaboratively with connection applicants, original equipment manufacturers and/or Network Service Providers to agree infrastructure requirements for generator and load connections to the electricity network and negotiate performance standards.
With the guidance of Senior Engineers, assist in connection projects, managing work across stakeholder, technical, commercial, and regulatory work streams.
Undertake simulation and analysis of the power system to assess grid connections requirements for new large-scale generators and loads.
Assess new generator and load connection models, reactive power plants and control systems.
Interpret and justify simulation outcomes, draw conclusions, and provide robust recommendations on technical performance requirements.
Work closely with connection applicants to progress commissioning activities, including reviewing commissioning plans, participating in commissioning tests as required, and assessing commissioning results.
Develop, maintain, and improve AEMO's analysis/reporting methods and tools to meet business requirements and increase the efficiency of team operations.
Present to industry on key challenges for the integration of renewable projects, the connections process and how it works, and commercial arrangements.
What you will bring to the role Education/ Certificates Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis, electricity transmission and generation Experience and Knowledge Good knowledge of PSCAD or PSSE for power system analysis and modeling, with an interest in learning to interpret results.
Exposure to grid connections, plant commissioning, or testing would be beneficial.
Understanding of basic control systems theory and an interest in learning about protection systems for transmission, distribution, and generation.
A willingness to develop knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) related to generator and load connections.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and a desire to learn how to present technical information in a clear, non-technical manner.
Enthusiasm to learn about the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the operation of the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Interest in gaining knowledge about the electricity industry, NEM dispatch process, generator behavior, and network constraints.
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 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.
