Senior/Principal Engineer - contract position

Division: System Design 

Department: Victorian Power Systems Analysis 

Reference number: 13213 

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract

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Victorian Power Systems Analysis is a division within the System Design department which is focused on efficient planning and development of the Victorian Electricity Transmission Network in partnership with VicGrid.

Victorian System Integration and Control is a team of Power Systems and Protection engineers responsible for delivering quality network planning analysis and technical advisory services for the Victorian Declared Shared Network to ensure that the investment needed as the power system transitions to achieve net zero emissions can be reliably and securely integrated in the existing network.

Play a key role in Victoria's evolving energy landscape, supported by an experienced leader and a team committed to learning, collaboration and success. Hybrid and flexible working, multiple locations, great team and benefits. Guide engineers through mentoring, technical review and quality checks. Planning expertise with strong PSSE, steady state and dynamic studies.

About the role

As the Senior/Principal Engineer in the Victorian System Integration and Control team, you will lead the development and maintenance of critical network and remedial action scheme models, delivering complex power system modelling and analysis that supports network investment, project integration and inter-network testing. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, secure and reliable operation of Victoria's power system, contribute to transmission network limit development, support network operability initiatives, and provide technical leadership and mentoring across the wider engineering team.

We're looking for a technically strong leader with expertise in transmission planning and advanced power system studies, including steady state and dynamic analysis using tools such as PSSE. Success in this role will come from your ability to provide thorough technical review, mentor and develop engineers, and ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate outcomes across complex projects.

You'll join a highly collaborative team led by a supportive and approachable manager who values knowledge sharing, professional development and creating an environment where people can do their best work. This is a great opportunity to contribute your expertise while helping to grow the capability of others across the team.

What you will be doing

You will lead and review complex analysis of Victoria's transmission network using specialised power system simulation tools, providing technical advice and recommendations that support network investment, project integration, system operability and augmentation projects.

The role will involve overseeing internetwork testing, commissioning activities, network limit equations and special control schemes, while ensuring high quality and timely outcomes that support the safe, secure and reliable operation of the power system. You will mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers across the team, prepare clear and influential reports, presentations and operational advice, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support planning, system integration and policy outcomes across the Victorian network.

This position is being offered as a leave backfill, initially for 12 months, with the potential to extend to 18 months. The position can be worked out of office locations in Melbourne – preferred location, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Only current Senior/Principal level engineers will be considered for this position.

What you will bring to the role

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a power system focus.

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant and relevant post-graduate experience


• Strong understanding of the Victorian power system and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.


• Experience using power system modelling and analysis tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, Mudpack and SCADA/EMS.


• Proven capability in contingency modelling, power system studies, and network performance analysis.


• Significant experience in transmission planning, system integration, and the connection between planning and network operations.


• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail and knowledge of relevant energy market frameworks and regulations.

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]