EY Senior Consultant Manager - Electricity Market Modelling 

Australia, Western Australia, Perth 

783461452

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

Recent projects include:

• Forecasting the feasibility of decarbonising electricity systems before 2040,

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

• 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

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

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, and

• 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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• 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

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

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