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As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it's an exciting time to be at AGL. We're re-imagining how homes and businesses live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You'll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow. Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
The Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operations team is responsible for managing and growing AGL's multi-asset Virtual Power Plant. AGL's VPP incorporates a variety of assets, from batteries in homes through to backup generators at major commercial & industrial customers as well as large distribution-scale batteries. The team deploys and operates these assets to create value, through participation in energy markets and other programs.
This is a senior role with a high expectation of autonomy and the ability to work with engineering teams, scrum teams, existing vendors and potential partners. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in the emerging field of distributed energy, learn about wholesale markets, consider customer needs, and deliver long-term customer benefits.
The DER Senior Software Systems Engineer will support the growth and ongoing operations of the VPP and interface between our hardware and market teams with our software teams. The role is based in Melbourne; however, we are open to consider interstate candidates open to relocation.
Responsibilities
Delivering software-based orchestration projects by providing technical leadership to cross-functional technical teams including software engineers.
Act as the interface between software delivery teams and the DER Engineering team. This role is expected to integrate into the scrum team(s) and be the business leader for the software delivery process for the internal NEO platform.
Be a key technical resource who understands the site and hardware constraints, energy market requirements, but with a focus on delivering the software and data that are core enablers for AGL's VPP capability.
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of real-world orchestration control strategies and overall orchestration platform architectures and be the key subject matter expert for the scrum team(s).
Demonstrate thought leadership on VPPs and orchestration control strategies providing key inputs to AGL's VPP capability roadmap, considering cost/value trade-offs.
Represent AGL publicly in appropriate technical forums to provide input on the evolution of government policy and technical standards relevant to VPPs.
About You
Tertiary or advanced degree in engineering preferred.
Deep software systems understanding, either from data science or software development roles.
Relevant energy industry experience from a network, energy company or software company (7+ years preferred).
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated capability to influence internal and external parties through to a preferred outcome.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple explanations.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes and managing through indirect reporting lines to key delivery stakeholders.
Applications close on 27 November 2024.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers.
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Location:
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group:
Project Management - Group
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