Senior Engineer - Onboarding & Connections x 2

Division: System Design

Department: Onboarding & Connections

Reference number: 13178

Engagement type: Permanent

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.

AEMO’s System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation. The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport, industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission connection projects.

The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMO’s end to end process for connecting and registering generators into the National Electricity Market.

About The Role

Connect Australia's next generation of energy projects in a senior role shaping Victoria's renewable future. Generator connection experience and NER Schedule 5.2 expertise. Lead generator connections for major renewable energy projects. Hybrid working – Bris/Syd/Melb/Perth/Adel location /Excellent culture & benefits. Apply PSSE & PSCAD expertise to complex power system studies

As a Senior Engineer, Onboarding & Connections, you'll play a key role in Australia's energy transition, helping connect more than 160GW of new generation over the next 30 years, including wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, and hydrogen projects.

Working with developers, network service providers, equipment manufacturers, regulators, and government stakeholders, you will:

• Deliver power system modelling and assess system performance and connection requirements.
• Solve generator modelling and power system challenges with industry partners.
• Collaborate across AEMO to support the connection of new generation projects.
• Translate complex technical issues into practical insights for stakeholders.

You'll build strong industry relationships, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to industry forums and working groups while helping shape Australia's future energy system.

Reporting to the Team Lead Connections Engineering this role can be based in any AEMO office location and offers flexible working arrangements supported by a collaborative and connected team culture.

These are newly created roles supporting a growing pipeline of generation projects across Victoria. Reporting to a supportive and empowering leader, you'll join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous learning. You'll have the autonomy to lead your work while being backed by experienced colleagues who are invested in your success.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assess and negotiate generator performance standards and support commissioning activities with Network Service Providers (NSPs), developers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Perform power system studies and simulations to assess grid connection requirements for new generation projects.
• Evaluate generator models, reactive power plants, and control systems.
• Interpret technical analysis and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on performance requirements.
• Communicate complex technical issues effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Improve analysis tools and methods, manage competing priorities across multiple projects, and build trusted relationships across the energy industry.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis.

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience leading or contributing to complex technical projects in a power systems environment.
• Experience managing generator connections and assessing generator and power system performance issues.
• Strong understanding of technical negotiations and the commercial drivers underpinning energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM), generator behaviour, dispatch processes, and network constraints.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, practical insights for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

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

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [email protected]