About the Job
AEMO's System Planning division is responsible for ensuring the medium to long-term power system security and reliability in the National Electricity Market.
We develop the AEMO Integrated System Plan, a 20-year blueprint for the east coast's power system, as well as System Strength and Inertia Reports and the annual Network Support and Control Ancillary Services Review.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Contribute to key planning documents like the Integrated System Plan and System Strength and Inertia Reports.
* Prepare high-quality reports on network capability and performance for management and project teams.
* Engage with stakeholders and support the preparation of advice and proposals on network planning.
* Develop a good knowledge of the electrical transmission network and generation in the NEM.
* Collaborate with AEMO staff and external stakeholders to achieve strategic power system planning outcomes.
Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplines (mathematics, operations research, engineering, physics etc) and ideally relevant industry experience.
* Proficient in a range of general computer packages Microsoft Word, Excel and databases with some programming experience.
* 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).
* Demonstrated capability in generating reports suitable for submission to external stakeholders and management.
* Knowledge and experience in transmission substation design, cost-benefit assessment, and probability-based investment decisions.
* General understanding of electrical power systems, their design and operation, with basic working knowledge of electrical and control system theory.