Senior Engineer - Congestion Modelling

Division: Western Australia & Strategy 

Department: WA Operations 

Reference number: 13282 

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

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting power system analysis, modelling and reporting to support the short to medium-term security, reliability and resilience of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) during a period of significant energy transition. You will provide critical engineering expertise and forward-looking insights to address emerging system challenges, identify opportunities, and help shape a sustainable and reliable energy future.

What you will be doing

• Develop expertise in the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS), including transmission network performance, system constraints and emerging operational challenges.
• Build and maintain network Constraint Equations that support secure, reliable and efficient operation of the electricity system across operational and planning timeframes.
•   Analyse network and market performance data to investigate events, optimise constraint outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with industry-leading systems and technologies, including the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage network congestion and support critical market operations.

What you will bring to the role

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong foundation in power systems analysis.
• Experience in power system operations, network modelling and analysis within a complex electricity market environment.
• Proficiency in power system modelling tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and Python, with demonstrated programming capability.
• Strong understanding of electricity generation, transmission systems, power system theory and network performance analysis.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues, influence diverse stakeholders and produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations.

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).

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 ******@aemo.com.au