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Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) · 10 hours ago

Senior Engineer - Power Systems Software

Off Site

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. This role is part of the Engineering Developer Services team, focusing on developing back-end software infrastructure for power system analysis tools that support Australia's energy transition.

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Responsibilities

Developing back-end software infrastructure necessary to facilitate the successful operation of the project's Python based power system analysis tools on the ASPECT Platform

Collaborating with Power System Engineers to re-write existing Python based power system analysis tools to an enterprise standard, such that they are robust, use best practice coding methods and are compatible with the AEMO in-house platform on which they will be hosted

Collaborating with Power System Engineers, to add new functionality to Python based power system analysis tools

Developing and documenting processes for maintenance of the ASPECT Platform

Qualification

Python programmingPower system analysisGraphical user interfacesData processing pipelinesVersion control (git)Test driven developmentDomain modellingCollaboration skills

Required

Tertiary qualification in Software, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or similar, with significant industry experience in programming, power system analysis, or a related field

Strong Python programming skills and experience, and experience with Python QA tooling e.g. pylint, mypy, coverage

Experience in developing graphical user interfaces using Vue, and in power systems analysis and grid systems technologies (e.g. DERMS, SCADA, ADMS)

Practical experience with data processing pipelines; timeseries or streaming data, and system monitoring, logging and alerting

Version control software (such as git), and test driven development and Domain modelling

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)

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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

Melbourne, Victoria, AUS

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aemo.com.au

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$14.02M

Key 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

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