VPP Solution Design Leader (Renewables)

You’ll be responsible for maintaining peak performance and availability of the VPP when it matters most while also leading the design and delivery of new capabilities that expand its reach and impact. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of a smarter, more flexible energy system, unlocking greater value for customers and accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy future.

• Contribute as an engineering SME to the EnergyAustralia regulatory team to influence market, policy, and regulatory design in relation to CER
• Own and manage the relationship with IT Control and Optimisation partners and specialists to drive value from the wholesale market opportunities without impacting OEM warranty provisions or contractual terms
• Work within a team to identify, evaluate and scope commercially attractive, scalable CER solutions that meet customer, network and EA energy needs better than traditional energy and network solutions and capture load shape opportunities across all value streams for customers, EA and networks.
• Work with the team to develop portfolio policies, asset control improvements and procedures to ensure the portfolio is operationally managed to meet CER monetisation use-cases and business case benefits
• Drive the engineering for the small-scale asset delivery program from FID to CoD; and execute relevant asset management practices in accordance with ISO55001

• Experience or understanding of Lean-Agile applied to non-technology projects.
• Ability to operate in a small-business (type) environment engaging in rapid business expansion.
• Min 8+ years-experience: customer VPP solutions, distributed energy, wholesale electricity markets, risk, policy, solution development, retail energy products and services
• Experience in developing and executing commercial structures and contracts
• Bachelor and/or postgraduate qualifications Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering with preference for renewables related study.
• Leadership experience andabilityto work with a teamof highly capableprofessionals
• Direct experience in customer discussions, solution value drivers and electrical engineering related aspects of the design

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;

• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
• Onsite Tech Bar
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• 2 paid recharge days