Engineer - DER Operations

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 (Distributed Energy Resources) Management team, within AEMO Operations, is responsible for integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMO’s operational and technical functions.  This includes analysing DER behaviours, developing suitable power system models to represent the behaviour of DER during power system disturbances, applying these models to determine the impact of DER on power system security, and implementing the required management measures in AEMO’s operational systems.

What you will be doing

• Complex problem solving to determine how to integrate DER into AEMO operational systems and processes
• Liaising with stakeholders (internal and external) on how to manage DER in operational timeframes, particularly under unusual operating conditions
• Develop suitable management approaches for any identified impacts of DER on power system security
• Development and application of improved quantitative tools and models for analysis of DER
• Liaising with stakeholders determining the causes of observed behaviours and possible management measures
• Draft reports and presentations that summarise findings, suitable for internal and external circulation

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, data science, or similar with a power system focus and experience in power system analysis or a related field
• Quantitative analysis and modelling skills
• Complex problem solving and critical thinking
• Knowledge of NEM systems and processes
• 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