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.

Division: System Design
Department: System Planning
Reference number: 13156
Engagement type: Permanent

About The Role

Bring your experience in PSSE or PowerFactory (including load flow) and a genuine interest in long‑term network planning to a high‑performing, supportive team. The Senior Engineer will provide expert engineering advice to assess power system capability and develop solutions that support the secure, reliable and efficient planning of transmission networks in the National Electricity Market. You will deliver complex technical analysis, lead projects, and coach engineers while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing

- Deliver high quality power system analysis and modelling to assess system security, reliability, and development, informing network adequacy and investment decisions.
- Provide expert engineering advice to support planning outcomes, applying sound judgement in uncertain and time‑constrained environments.
- Assess future system needs including network augmentation, system strength, inertia, and voltage control for increasing inverter‑based and distributed resources.
- Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including methodology, analysis, quality assurance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop constraint equations and inputs to support market modelling of future system security, reliability, and development pathways.
- Manage multiple priorities while communicating insights clearly, building stakeholder relationships,



and coaching engineers to deliver high quality outcomes.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Education

- Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering (or related discipline) with strong experience in power system stability, dynamics, and analysis.
- CPEng or RPEng (or working towards accreditation).

Experience and Knowledge

- Strong experience in power system modelling and analysis, including interpreting complex studies.
- Solid understanding of electricity transmission, generation, system operations, and market frameworks.
- Expertise in power system dynamics, stability concepts, and assessment techniques.
- Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g. PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, Mudpack, Matlab) and exposure to programming/automation (e.g. Python).
- Proven ability to lead technical studies, deliver high quality analysis and reporting, and manage concurrent priorities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and present complex insights clearly.
- Adaptable and solutions‑focused, with experience addressing emerging power system challenges in fast‑paced environments.

Benefits

- Adaptable 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.
- Up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
- Annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
- Wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, 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

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📌 Senior Engineer System Planning (Brisbane City)
🏢 Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
📍 Brisbane City