EY Senior Consultant Manager - Electricity Market Modelling 

Australia, Western Australia, Perth 

783461452

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.

Our work involves:

• Helping our clients undertake market due diligence to support the development, financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms and wind farms,

• Forecasting the feasibility of decarbonising electricity systems before 2040, including assessing the reliability and security of power systems,

• Assessing the impacts on the grid of major transmission network augmentations including HumeLink, Marinus Link and VNI West based on extensive electricity market models,

• Informing the development of government policy including the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and the Western Australia Whole of System Plan.

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. Some roles will be transaction-focussed.

In parallel with client engagements, you will also have the opportunity to target your learning and development towards key areas of interest.

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.

• Tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,

• Demonstrated ability to work independently,

• High numeracy levels and the ability, or a willingness to develop the ability, to manipulate and analyse large data sets efficiently,

• 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,

• Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues,

• An understanding of, or willingness to learn the fundamentals of electricity markets and the challenges that need to be addressed as decarbonisation occurs, and

• For transaction-focused roles, experience in energy transactions, whether it be preparing, supporting or evaluation of bids.

What we can offer you

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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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