Senior Engineer - Technical Solutions

Division: System Design

Department: Onboarding & Connections

Reference number: 13185

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

In this senior role, you'll help ensure the long term security and reliability of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and power system through technical advice, power system studies and analysis, project leadership, and mentoring junior team members. You'll lead initiatives focused on emerging technologies, power system modelling, and assessment methodologies, helping to shape solutions that support Australia's evolving energy landscape. You will also play a key role in providing technical guidance on complex generator performance and connection related matters, while contributing to industry outcomes and regulatory frameworks.

You will be joining a highly supportive and technically capable team that values curiosity, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Team members regularly collaborate across projects, share insights and lessons learned, and actively support each other's development. With regular team connection activities, project showcases, and an open and approachable leadership style, you'll be part of an environment where people are encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and grow their expertise.

Reporting to the Technical Solutions Manager and working closely with the Team Lead Connection Modelling, this role can be based from our offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. As an essential service provider, AEMO supports flexible working arrangements and fosters a collaborative and connected team culture through strong communication and support structures.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead projects addressing emerging power system challenges associated with the energy transition and evolving market conditions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice and lead stakeholder consultation activities across AEMO and industry.
• Support grid connection projects, including troubleshooting complex technical and modelling issues.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations that clearly communicate technical findings while delivering projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and scope objectives.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (preferably in Electrical Engineering with a power system focus) or equivalent relevant discipline or work experience.

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive experience in power systems engineering and analysis, including the use of power system simulation tools such as PSSE and PSCAD. Experience in small signal analysis is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of the Australian electricity industry, including the National Electricity Rules, NEM dispatch processes, generator performance, network constraints, and the technical challenges facing the evolving power system.
• Experience working with multiple generator OEMs, with the ability to collaboratively resolve complex technical issues and engage effectively with manufacturers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and deliver small to medium sized projects using a pragmatic, service oriented, and outcomes focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• An understanding of the commercial and regulatory drivers influencing large scale energy and infrastructure projects.

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]