Join the change. Together, we’ll make history
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 business 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.
About the role
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 innovative edge-of-grid power assets, from batteries in homes and larger distribution scale batteries, through to backup generators at major commercial & industrial customers. The team deploys and operates these assets to create value, through participation in energy markets and other programs.
This is a senior role which will be working on the strategic direction and technical details of the internal software platform for orchestrating and auto-bidding these assets. 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 Senior Software Engineer will support the growth and ongoing operations of the VPP and interface between our hardware and market teams with our software teams.
Reporting to the Principal DER engineer in the DER Engineering team, you will be responsible for:
- Acting as an important senior technical interface between software delivery teams and the business teams who are setting the high level product requirements
- In this capacity, helping lead the delivery of software projects, while considering architectural and technology trade offs and helping set future direction of our platform
- Become a key technical resource who understands the site and hardware constraints, energy market requirements, but with a focus on delivering the software and data systems that are core enablers for AGL’s VPP capability
- Develop a deep knowledge of real-world orchestration control and optimisation strategies and overall orchestration platform architectures and be a key subject matter expert
- Demonstrate thought leadership on VPPs and orchestration control strategies providing key inputs to AGL’s VPP capability roadmap, considering cost/value trade-offs
About You
- Tertiary or advanced degree in engineering preferred.
- Deep software and/or data science 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.
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
AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group
Project Management - Group
What We Do
At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.
Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.
As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.
We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.
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