Principal Engineer

Department : Operations

Division : Systems Capability

Reference number : 11405

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

Join our Operational Analysis and Engineering team as a Principal Engineer, where you'll provide subject matter expertise across various engineering activities. Lead the delivery of critical engineering functions, including assessing operational requirements to meet the energy transition framework, leading the design of emergency frequency control schemes, supporting model validation efforts for system incidents and engage in the development and application of new analysis methods and tools to address emerging power system issues within operational timeframes.

Reporting to the Manager of Operational Analysis and Engineering, this role offers flexibility to be based at any of our office locations across multiple states.

What You Will Be Doing

Lead and support as necessary assessments for meeting the operational transition requirements
Lead and coordinate the stream of activities related to the design and application of emergency frequency control schemes
Lead and develop model validation efforts for system incidents
Engage internally and with external resources to implement new analysis methods and tools to address emerging power system issues within operational timeframes
Develop high quality technical reports documenting the outcome of studies including technical recommendations
Provide ad-hoc support as needed to the NEM RTO and Operations Planning to address power system security issues


What You Will Bring To The Role

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering degree with a power system and/or power electronics focus
Substantial experience in the field of power systems with experience in modelling and simulations
Proficient in using leading-edge power system tools especially PSCAD/EMTDC and PSS/E for wide-area simulations
Ability to lead and direct small to medium technical teams to drive technical outcomes for projects
Deep understanding of power system dynamics and stability concepts with applications to power system operations
Knowledge and experience of national electricity rules and principles of maintaining power system security


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, ****** 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 talent@aemo.com.au

If you would like to know more about working at AEMO , please check out our careers page for more information.

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