Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) · 17 hours ago
Senior Engineer
Off Site
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelAEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. In this role, you will provide expert technical advice in performance standard assessment and power system stability while facilitating industry workshops and developing engineering competency frameworks.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Provide expert technical advice and technical decision making, utilising constructive and open problem-solving processes, across the areas of performance standard assessment, power system stability, system strength remediation, registration and commissioning
Facilitate new industry workshops to identify solutions to shared power system and market challenges, reducing uncertainty for new connections
Create engineering competency frameworks and learning programs to support the development and succession of engineering talent within the team
Proactively build AEMO’s reputation as a trusted partner to generation developers, original equipment manufacturers, Government, Network Service Providers, Market Participants, Customers and other stakeholders
Develop a coordinated vision and framework for the integration of a variety of generation and storage technologies into the NEM
Qualification
Required
Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis
A comprehensive understanding of AEMO's pivotal role in facilitating connections and the significant impact our decisions have on commercial enterprises, projects and individuals
Experience in leading and proactively delivering medium to large-scale, technically complex projects, utilising a service-orientated, outcome driven and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Proven ability to mediate and resolve intricate technical challenges among stakeholders with diverse goals and a range of commercial and reputational considerations
Knowledge of the primary commercial and legal issues impacting large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as the commercial drivers for generation developers
Benefits
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).
Company
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems in the best interests of Australian energy consumers.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.02MKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-05-30Grant· $0.81M
2021-08-20Grant· $1.58M
2020-12-02Grant· $9.58M
Leadership Team
Daniel Westerman
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Recent News
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