Engineer - Der

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. 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 mission 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. As our Engineer, you will develop and apply power system models to understand the impacts of distributed energy resources (DER) on power system security.
 

What you will be doing

• Contribute to a work program to improve power system models for composite load, distributed PV, and other types of DER
• Contribute to drafting reports and presentations that summarise findings, suitable for internal and external circulation
• Collaborate with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders (such as network service providers) to support their work applying DER & load models and studying DER impacts on power system stability, limits, and operational management
• Respond to requests for advice from real-time operations, running power system studies and analysis as necessary

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or similar with a power system focus
• Programming skills and experience (such as python), particularly to develop scripts to automate batch studies and data preparation
• Experience running dynamic power system studies in PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or similar platforms is desirable
• Quantitative analysis skills, including problem solving, modelling, and critical thinking
• Ability to prepare high quality reports and summaries of analysis

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 ******@aemo.com.au

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