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DER Optimisation Engineer

CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy

Melbourne, VIC, Australia Full Time Hybrid
Department
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Pay
Fixed 0 – 0
Posted
12 Jul 2026
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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