[10/10/2025] VPP Solution Design Leader

Overview

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all. Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people.

Our Specialised Businesses Team is driving innovation in consumer energy solutions, using small-scale assets from rooftop solar to community batteries to support Australia’s shift to cleaner energy.

We’re empowering customers to take control of their energy generating, storing, and using it on their terms. Through EnergyAustralia’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP), these assets work together to support the grid, improve reliability, and accelerate our journey to net zero. Whether it’s solar panels, EVs, home batteries, or commercial systems, our VPP is built by the community, for the community.

VPP Solutions Design Lead

As the VPP Solution Engineering Lead, you’ll play a critical role in the evolution of EnergyAustralia’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Reporting to the Orchestration Leader, you’ll ensure the engineering behind our consumer energy solutions is not only robust and reliable today, but built to scale for tomorrow.

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.

Responsibilities

- 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
- 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
- Contribute as an engineering SME to the EnergyAustralia regulatory team to influence market, policy, and regulatory design in relation to CER

Qualifications

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

Why Us?

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;

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

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