DER Optimisation Engineer (Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000)

About us:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

 

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Optimisation Engineering team in a full time and permanent role based at our Melbourne CBD Head Office.

This role will be responsible for supporting the operational delivery and continuous improvement of our Distribution System Operator (DSO) capabilities. You will work closely with Network Control, IT teams, OEMs, installers and industry partners to ensure DER technologies are successfully integrated and operating effectively across our networks.

You will also support system security activities, provide technical troubleshooting expertise, develop operational insights through data analysis, and contribute to the implementation of emerging capabilities such as flexible exports, Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs), battery orchestration and demand flexibility services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test, commission, validate and onboard DER technologies and DSO system capabilities across production and test environments.
• Monitor DER and DSO system performance, proactively identifying, investigating and resolving technical and operational issues.
• Provide technical support to Network Control Centres and participate in system security preparedness activities, emergency events and on-call rosters.
• Support troubleshooting of customer, DER and DSO system issues, collaborating with internal teams, OEMs, installers and technology partners to deliver effective solutions.
• Conduct regular testing of network security controls and operational tools to ensure system readiness and reliability.
• Analyse DER and operational data to identify trends, risks, compliance issues and opportunities for network and process improvements.
• Develop, maintain and enhance reporting and insights relating to DER performance, compliance, network operations and regulatory obligations.
• Support the integration and operationalisation of new DSO capabilities, including forecasting, flexible exports, dynamic operating envelopes, BESS and flexibility services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through the development of procedures, documentation, operational processes and knowledge-sharing across the business.

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Communications Engineering, with NER registration desirable or a commitment to gain professional registration if you are still working towards this.
• Strong knowledge of DER technologies, industry standards (including AS4777), Generation Connection Guidelines and CSIP-AUS communication protocols.
• Sound understanding of electricity distribution networks, generation and load connection processes, and power system stability principles.
• Experience working with distributed energy resources (DER) and emerging energy technologies, with exposure to network planning, new connections or data analytics highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, investigate and resolve complex technical issues through the application of engineering principles and technical standards.
• Strong analytical, reporting and data management skills, with experience extracting insights from databases, operational systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across teams and driving continuous improvement outcomes.

 

Key Benefits:

 

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidy, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

 

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

 

What’s next?

Please submit your application via our careers website by 27 July 2026. For the full Position Description, please visit our website or for any other questions reach out to Tom from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.