Senior Engineer

Description:

The Operational Analysis and Engineering team within the Systems Capability division at AEMO is looking for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in power system modelling and simulations. This role will be responsible for supporting delivery of key engineering functions of the team including system strength and inertia assessments, design of emergency frequency control schemes, assessment of existing and future system restart plans, performing model validations and conducting other power system studies as needed to ensure power system security in operational timeframes with changing generation mix.

Reporting to the Manager – Operational Analysis and Engineering (within Systems Capability, Operations), this role can be based at any of our office locations across multiples states.

What You Will Be Doing
 

• Perform power system modelling and studies including wide-area simulations using PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC to support the delivery of key engineering activities in Operational Analysis and Engineering.
• Develop high quality technical reports documenting the outcome of studies including technical recommendations.
• Support the Manager in presenting the technical findings and assessments conducted to internal and external stakeholders and address feedback.
• Support the development and integration of new methods and algorithms for real-time power system monitoring.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of team members and provide training to junior team members.
• Interface with stakeholders such as other AEMO departments and relevant Network Service Providers for technical discussions.
  
   

What You Will Bring To The Role
 

• Electrical Engineering degree with a power system and/or power electronics focus.
• Proficiency in using leading-edge power system tools especially PSCAD/EMTDC and PSS/E for wide-area simulations.
• Good understanding of power system dynamics and stability concepts with applications to power system operations.
• Knowledge and experience of national electricity rules and principles of maintaining power system security.
• Excellent report writing capability to document outcomes of detailed simulations and develop technical recommendations.