Engineer - Onboarding & Connections FT Contract

Division: System Design 

Department: Onboarding & Connections 

Reference number: 13188 

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract

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.  

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 Onboarding and Connections Group provides technical leadership and oversight for the connection and registration of new generating systems entering the National Electricity Market. As Australia's power system evolves, you'll help support the integration of renewable generation, storage and emerging technologies.

Build your career in power system connections. Apply your engineering and modelling skills to support generator and storage projects across the National Electricity Market. Hybrid working | Flexible Locations | Great culture & benefits. Build capability in PSSE & PSCAD through real-world connection projects. Develop your power systems expertise within AEMO's Connections team.

About the role 

We are seeking an Engineer to join our Onboarding & Connections team on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build experience across a broad range of connection projects while working alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists. You'll support technical assessments, power system studies and stakeholder engagement activities that help facilitate successful connection outcomes.

Working closely with network businesses, developers and internal technical teams, you'll contribute to solving engineering challenges associated with Australia's energy transition while developing your expertise in generator and storage connections.

This position has arisen to support several leave coverage arrangements across the broader team and presents a unique opportunity to gain exposure across multiple areas within Connections. Working across different streams, you will build broad technical experience, contribute to a diverse portfolio of connection projects and collaborate with experienced engineers and specialists across the connection lifecycle.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Adelaide and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

What you will be doing

• Support technical assessments for generation and storage connection projects.


• Undertake power system modelling and analysis using PSSE and PSCAD.


• Assist with the review of generator, inverter and control system models.


• Contribute to the assessment of performance standards and connection requirements.


• Work with internal and external stakeholders to support connection outcomes.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technical knowledge sharing.

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

• Experience or exposure to power system studies, generator connections or power system analysis.


• Working knowledge of PSSE and/or PSCAD modelling tools.


• Understanding of power system operation and performance.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute across multiple projects.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market or a willingness to develop expertise in this area.

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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at [email protected]