Systems Performance Engineer – Power Systems

About the role

AEMO is seeking a Systems Performance Engineer to support the Operations Resilience Division. The role focuses on assessing generator and power‑system performance against National Electricity Market (NEM) rules and standards, helping to ensure reliable and affordable energy across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate technical performance of generators and produce recommendations on non‑compliance with performance standards.
• Analyse power‑system incidents and provide insights to drive corrective actions or improvements.
• Prepare, review and contribute to high‑quality technical reports for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with AEMO teams and NEM participants to exchange information, resolve queries and support project outcomes.
• Mentor and coach graduate engineers within the Systems Performance team.

Required profile

• Electrical Engineering degree with a focus on power systems or power electronics.
• Professional experience in power‑system engineering, including knowledge of transmission, distribution and generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Power systems analysis
• Electrical engineering principles