DER Optimisation Engineer
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Full Time
Hybrid
Required skills
Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Distribution System Operator (DSO)
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Communications Engineering
Network Control
Power Systems
System Security
DER Technologies
AS4777 Standards
Generation Connection Guidelines
CSIP-AUS Protocols
Flexible Exports
Dynamic Operating Envelopes
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Data Analysis
Operational Reporting
Technical Troubleshooting
Commissioning
System Integration
Network Planning
Stakeholder Management
Perks & benefits
Hybrid work options; Purchased leave; 15 weeks gender-neutral primary parental leave; Health and wellbeing subsidy; Career development opportunities; Employee discounts; Inclusive workplace culture; Opportunity to work on energy transition projects impacting millions of customers
Job description
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy are seeking a DER Optimisation Engineer to join their Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Optimisation Engineering team. The role is responsible for supporting the operational delivery and continuous improvement of Distribution System Operator (DSO) capabilities across electricity networks. The successful candidate will work with Network Control, IT teams, OEMs, installers and industry partners to integrate and optimise DER technologies. Responsibilities include testing, commissioning, validating and onboarding DER systems, monitoring performance, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting system security activities, analysing operational data, developing insights and contributing to emerging capabilities including flexible exports, Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs), battery orchestration and demand flexibility services.
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