Senior Consultant – Physical Markets and Grid Connections

ERM

. Assess grid connection opportunities, network limitations and curtailment risk for renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), large loads and electrification projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in assessing grid connection opportunities and operational risks for renewable energy projects, with strong capabilities in technical advisory and stakeholder management. Proficient in delivering integrated solutions across energy markets, M&A, and decarbonisation initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grid Connection AssessmentTechnical AdvisoryEnergy Market AnalysisStakeholder ManagementProject Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringPower Systems EngineeringNetwork Connection PlanningMarket OperationsAsset Performance AnalysisTechnical Due DiligenceDemand Response AssessmentCommercial Implications QuantificationPerformance Standards ComplianceNetwork Access Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationClient Relationship BuildingMentoring

Industry Keywords

National Electricity RulesNEMAncillary ServicesCurtailment RiskDecarbonisationFlexible LoadDistributed Energy ResourcesM&A TransactionsMarket ModellingInvestment Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess grid connection opportunities, network limitations and curtailment risk for renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), large loads and electrification projects
Advise on connection agreements, technical requirements, performance standards and network access risk under the National Electricity Rules
Advise on dispatch, bidding, ancillary services, marginal loss factors and network constraints and their effect on operating strategy and revenue
Analyse asset performance and operational risk, including availability, degradation, efficiency and warranty provisions
Conduct technical due diligence for M&A transactions involving renewable energy, storage, flexible demand and behind-the-meter assets
Assess demand response, flexible load and distributed energy resource opportunities
Work with market modelling, strategy and decarbonisation specialists to quantify commercial implications of network constraints, congestion, curtailment and system strength issues
Support clients through project development, investment decision-making and transaction processes
Lead project workstreams and deliver complex client engagements
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets and quality
Build client relationships and contribute to business development
Prepare technical reports, presentations and client recommendations
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across energy markets, decarbonisation and transaction advisory services
Support proposal preparation and development of new service offerings
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to technical capability development
Deliver integrated client solutions across Energy Markets, M&A and Decarbonisation teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or a related discipline (for example energy, economics or commerce with strong technical aptitude)
Approximately 3 to 4 years of relevant industry experience
Experience in one or more of: network connection and planning, market operations, scheduling or trading, asset operation or performance, energy market analysis, or technical advisory
Experience working with network service providers, AEMO or market bodies, generators, retailers or traders, large energy users, engineering or advisory consultancies, or renewable energy and storage developers
Familiarity with the NEM, including dispatch, constraints, loss factors and ancillary services
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills