Senior Consultant or Manager - Electricity Market Modelling
EY
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
Climate change is driving an unprecedented transformation in the global energy sector. The energy industry is transitioning to a low carbon, decentralised future, facing a wide range of engineering and economic challenges along the way. Do you want to be part of this journey?
EY-ROAM is a leading provider of electricity market modelling services in Australia and New Zealand. Our role in the energy industry is to provide evidence-based insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty and change. We have developed software that can be used to model any electricity market or power system and has been used to model power systems and electricity markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Mexico and Africa. Our clients span the energy value chain including renewable energy and storage developers, energy sector investors, transmission and distribution network service providers, retailers, regulators and governments.
Recent projects include:
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Forecasting the feasibility of decarbonising electricity systems before 2040,
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Assessing the impacts on the grid of major transmission network augmentations including HumeLink, Marinus Link and VNI West based on extensive electricity market models,
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Helping develop new generation and storage project. We undertake market due diligence and market modelling, including forecasting electricity prices, marginal loss factors, generation curtailment and FCAS market outcomes, to support the development, financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms and wind farms, and
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Informing the development of government policy including the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and the Western Australia Whole of System Plan.
What’s in it for you?
Due to growing demand for our services, we have a range of new openings at Manager and Senior Consultant levels in our Perth, Brisbane and Sydney offices.
As a member of the team, you will be involved in the execution and delivery of a broad range of exciting market modelling projects and will provide our clients evidence-based insights that enable informed decision making. In parallel with client engagements, you will also have the opportunity to target your learning and development towards key areas of interest. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about rapidly expanding their understanding of energy markets and using that knowledge in a fast-paced consulting environment.
What we’re looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
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Tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,
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Demonstrated ability to work independently,
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High numeracy levels and the ability, or a willingness to develop the ability, to manipulate and analyse large data sets efficiently,
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High computer literacy. Currently, we use Excel, Python, SQL, Microsoft VBA and Matlab. We will provide time and training if you can demonstrate your willingness and ability to learn a new programming language,
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Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues, and
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An understanding of, or willingness to learn the fundamentals of electricity markets and the challenges that need to be addressed as decarbonisation occurs.
What we can offer you
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Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
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Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
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Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
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Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
Acknowledgement of Country
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Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
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