Engineer - Operations Resilience

Division: Operations 

Department: Operations Resilience 

Reference number: 13144 

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.  

About the role

The Grid Performance and Integration team sits within AEMO’s Operational Resilience Group and is responsible for the investigation, study and management of existing and emerging technical risks in a rapidly changing power system and the implementation of key changes to enhance overall power system resilience. 

You will bring your intelligence and curiosity to the future of power system operations and develop the solutions we need to enable the energy transition. This will involve supporting the delivery of key risk and performance activities as required under the National Electricity Rules and WEM Rules, including AEMO’s General Power System Risk Review, major power system incident reviews and others. For these tasks you will frame complex engineering problem statements, delivery of power system studies, solve challenging power system modelling issues and engage with internal and external stakeholders. You may also support the commissioning of major interconnectors linking NEM regions. Your reports will be published on AEMO’s website, and you will have the opportunity to present key findings to senior leaders at AEMO and across the energy sector.

What you will be doing

• Complete challenging technical analysis and power system studies in PSS/E and PSCAD to support AEMOs understanding of existing and emerging power system risks and performance issues as part of AEMO’s General Power System Risk Review, major incident reviews or other analysis as required.


• Support decision makers with high quality analysis and advice.


• Makes a key contribution to the timely and effective delivery of high-profile power system risk and performance documents as required under the National Electricity Rules and WEM Rules, including AEMO’s General Power System Risk.


• Review major power system incidents and make recommendations for improvements to power system resilience.


• Assess risks and operational mitigation related to current and future network enhancements and remedial actions schemes/special protection schemes.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis combined with Energy sector experience.


• Proficient in using PSS/E, PSCAD or DigSILENT for load flow and stability analysis (rotor angle stability and voltage stability), and fault analysis.


• Proficient with electrical engineering principles, specifically related to electricity generation, transmission and distribution system theory, analysis and modelling.


• Knowledge of power system protection and control systems theory and application.


• Understanding of power system planning, assets and equipment design.

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]