Engineer - System Modelling
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)Australia5 days ago
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Division: Operations
Department: System Modelling
Reference number: 13017
Engagement type: Permanent
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
AEMO Operations division is at the forefront of the energy transition, managing power system through the energy transition. This role supports two key priorities in AEMO’s Corporate Plan: operating today's systems and markets and navigating the energy future.
An Engineer within the Network Modelling and Information team, you will play an important role in helping drive AEMO and industry modelling capability and the future global direction of Power System Modelling. The primary focus of your role will be to support the management of power system data and development of power system study base cases (RMS and EMT), AEMO’s data request function, and support the uplift of operations technology. You will also have a focus on maintaining Power System Modelling information as well as championing model integrity and contributing to the Power System Modelling capability within AEMO.
What You Will Be Doing
In return some of our benefits to you
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 requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [email protected]
Department: System Modelling
Reference number: 13017
Engagement type: Permanent
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
AEMO Operations division is at the forefront of the energy transition, managing power system through the energy transition. This role supports two key priorities in AEMO’s Corporate Plan: operating today's systems and markets and navigating the energy future.
An Engineer within the Network Modelling and Information team, you will play an important role in helping drive AEMO and industry modelling capability and the future global direction of Power System Modelling. The primary focus of your role will be to support the management of power system data and development of power system study base cases (RMS and EMT), AEMO’s data request function, and support the uplift of operations technology. You will also have a focus on maintaining Power System Modelling information as well as championing model integrity and contributing to the Power System Modelling capability within AEMO.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide support for the integration of new models into and update existing models in National Electricity Market (NEM) wide-area RMS and EMT base cases. Perform simulation on the updated base cases to ascertain the model quality.
- Develop and tune seasonal snapshots, RMS and EMT bases cases for the NEM with large quantities of inverter-based generation and customer energy resources.
- Develop and maintain power system models for small signal stability analysis.
- Support assessment of future requirements for power system modelling, including improving simulation speed, identifying model limitations, migration to new software versions and other essential power system modelling needs.
- Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across teams, and defendable positions externally.
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a discipline relevant to power systems.
- Demonstrated experience in electricity transmission network analysis and the interpretation of analysis performed by others; and experience in electrical power system dynamics, stability concepts, and assessment techniques.
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles, specifically relating to electricity transmission and generation.
- Demonstrated experience in power systems analysis simulation applications such as PSCAD, PSS/E. Experience in PowerFactory, Mudpack and SSAT as well as other analytical software such as MATLAB is desirable; Proficiency in automation of processes and programs with an object-oriented programming language (Python, Fortran etc.) is desirable.
- Ability to prepare high quality reports suitable for other technical experts, senior management, or external 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).
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 requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [email protected]
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