Division: Western Australia & Strategy

Department: WA Operations

Reference number: 13014

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.

About the role

WA System Engineering is responsible for power system analysis, modelling, and reporting, to ensure short- to medium-term security, reliability, and resilience of the SWIS considering the rapid energy transition.

You will be responsible for power system analysis, modelling and reporting, to ensure short- to medium-term security, reliability, and resilience of the SWIS considering the rapid energy transition. The role involves the provision of engineering foresight and services in all aspects of system transition challenges and opportunities for a sustainable energy future.

This is a 12-month, fixed term contract based in Perth.

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS), with specific focus on the limitations of transmission system equipment such as thermal ratings, steady-state voltage stability, oscillatory stability, typical operation modes, and emerging challenges.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), Dispatch Engine (DE / WEMDE), Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and related systems which facilitate operation of the SWIS.
• In coordination with an existing team, develop and maintain Constraint Equations to represent Network Congestion (all relevant transmission system limitations) and help ensure the secure and reliable operation of the SWIS in operational and long-term planning horizons.
• Review and optimise the performance of Constraint Equations by undertaking event investigations, performing ongoing statistical analysis, and continuously improving Constraint Equations through process changes, developing new tools and the like.
• Develop data and reports for internal stakeholders or external publication, including those required by the Electricity and Market Rules.

What you will bring to the role

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical power system modelling and analysis tools, such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD, and Demonstrated experience in programming, including in Python.
• Demonstrated experience in power system networks and operations.
• Experience in negotiating the resolution of complex technical issues across stakeholders with competing objectives and a variety of commercial and reputational drivers.
• Demonstrated experience in authoring high-quality technical reports for diverse stakeholders.

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 talent@aemo.com.au