Overview
Senior Engineer - Distributed Energy Resources Technical Integration Team at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Division: System Design
Department: Future Energy Systems
Reference number: 12234
Engagement type: Permanent
About AEMO
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. Its purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. The governments are committed to a net zero economy by 2050, and AEMO’s vision is to enable this. We co-design the future of our energy systems with core values of character, commitment and connection.
Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Future Energy Systems team. You will work with a talented, supportive team at the forefront of the energy industry’s transformation, delivering leading-edge projects and initiatives.
What You Will Do
* Lead engineering and analysis to define technical requirements for distributed energy resources (DER).
* Lead projects to address power system challenges from increasing DER, including standards, compliance, and evolving behaviours.
* Drive collaboration and stakeholder engagement, providing strategic advice to support an integrated AEMO approach.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop company positions on technical requirements.
* Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations that translate complex technical issues for executives, boards, and external stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and supporting key initiatives under the Engineering Roadmap to 100% Renewables.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Education
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Technology, or Science/Maths (with a power system focus), or equivalent relevant discipline or work experience
* Proficient use of all Microsoft Office product suite
Experience & Knowledge
* Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects in distributed energy.
* Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and finalising high-quality technical documentation and reports.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret and summarise complex data and insights.
* Effective communicator (written and verbal) across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
* Proactive, outcome-focused, and able to build constructive relationships.
Desirable
* Strong energy industry experience, ideally in DER product or service development.
* Strong knowledge of power systems and electricity market systems, with ability to apply to practical problems.
Benefits
* 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).
* Wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Process & Accessibility
About Our Process: 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 accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, please email talent@aemo.com.au
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