Description:
The System Planning division is a diverse and highly collaborative team of skilled professionals, located all around Australia, who work dynamically across a range of high-profile, group-based projects. This work will provide you with incredible opportunities to collaborate with internal and external experts across multiple technical disciplines, propelling your professional development within the energy sector, and placing you at the forefront of the energy transition with a direct contribution to a sustainable future.
This position is available across multiple locations - Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth & Brisbane with flexible and remote work arrangements available.
What You Will Be Doing
- Perform power system modelling and analysis of the electricity transmission network using computer simulation tools
- Provide technical support and advice on electricity planning and performance issues to ensure information is available for the safe, secure, and reliable operation of the power system
- Contribute to the production of key planning documents (e.g., Integrated System Plan, Electricity Statement of Opportunities, Network Support and Control Ancillary Services Report, System Strength, and Inertia Reports)
- Prepare high quality reports and provide information on a range of planning issues, including capability and performance of the network, to management and project teams
- Contribute to departmental/organisational planning processes, including development of procedures and processes for planning studies and activities
- Undertake stakeholder engagement and support the preparation of advice and proposals for consideration by supervisors and management in relation to network planning matters
- Develop a good knowledge of the electrical transmission network, generation in the NEM and the Gas Market Transmission and Systems
- Collaborate with AEMO staff and external stakeholders to deliver long-term strategic power system planning outcomes
- Demonstrate and promote the development of a positive team culture, regarding working conditions (including WHSE), team cohesion, communication, and promotion of positive working environment where behaviours align with AEMO values and behavioural core competencies
Role
What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems and relevant industry experience (AEMO may accept alternative qualifications for this role, by discussion)
- General understanding of electrical power systems, their design and operation, with basic working knowledge of electrical and control system theory
- Experience in using power systems analysis tools including the ability to use computer simulation tools for at least load flow and fault level calculation (e.g., PSS/E, Power Factory, or PSCAD)
- Knowledge and experience in transmission substation design, cost-benefit assessment, and probability-based investment decisions
- Proficient in a range of general computer packages Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases with some programming experience
- Demonstrated capability in generating reports suitable for submission to external stakeholders and management
- Ability to prepare quality written documents and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of organisation
- Self-motivated, resilient and results focused
- Demonstrated behaviours that align to AEMO values and culture