Principal Engineer Connections Engineering (Vic, SA, Tas)

Division: System Design

Department: Onboarding & Connections

Reference number:12968

Engagement type:Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs 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 Team

AEMOs System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation. The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission connection projects. The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMOs end to end process for connecting and registering generators into the National Electricity Market.

About the role

With more than 160 GW of new generation to connect in the next 30 years the Senior Engineer will play a key role in enabling integration of a diverse range of technologies including onshore wind offshore wind hydro and solar generation battery storage systems and hydrogen plants. On a day-to-day basis you will work closely with network service providers generation developers investors equipment manufacturers consultants and AEMO teams.

What you will be doing

• Lead technical assessments for assigned projects ensuring compliance with NEM standards.
• Strengthen AEMOs technical partnerships by proactively resolving project challenges driving process improvements and delivering clear outcomesfocused solutions for clients.
• Champion rigorous transparent decisionmaking ensuring all technical recommendations are evidencebased welldocumented and grounded in practical insight.
• Provide expert technical leadership across performance standard assessments power system stability system strength remediation registration and commissioningusing open constructive problemsolving approaches.
• Communicate with impact by preparing highquality technical and nontechnical materials enhancing AEMOs reputation as a trusted advisor to generation developers OEMs government bodies network service providers market participants and customers.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with solid knowledge of power systems analysis and the Australian electricity industry including NEM dispatch processes generator behaviour and network constraints.
• Proven leadership of medium to large technical project teams with a track record of owning and delivering complex multistakeholder projects using a pragmatic serviceoriented and outcomesfocused approach.
• Strong technical expertise in generator connection processes including assessing and resolving generator and power system performance issues and negotiating solutions to complex technical challenges across stakeholders with diverse commercial and reputational objectives.
• Demonstrated capability in developing and uplifting technical expertise in others using structured transparent approaches to mentoring coaching and guiding interdisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts for nontechnical audiences manage competing priorities in highpressure project environments and build strong trusted relationships across industry.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsand additional leave options
• Professional development via projects industry networksjob 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).

About Our Process

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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at