Senior Consultant - Physical Markets and Grid Connections
Core
Provide technical and commercial advice on physical energy markets, grid connections, network constraints, and revenue management for renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible demand projects in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Role type
Senior Consultant (Energy Markets & Grid Connections)
Builds
Client advisory solutions for renewable energy developers, battery owners, investors, and large energy users regarding connection pathways and market operations.
Domain
Energy markets, power systems, grid connections, and decarbonisation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Network connection planning, market operations, scheduling, asset operation, energy market analysis, technical due diligence, behind-the-meter solutions, NEM rules familiarity
Preferred skills
Experience with network service providers, AEMO, generators, retailers, or renewable developers; behind-the-meter solar, battery storage, or microgrid projects
Technologies
NEM rules, dispatch mechanisms, ancillary services, loss factors, network constraints
Responsibilities
Assess grid connection opportunities and curtailment risk; advise on connection agreements and network access risk; analyse asset performance and operational risk; conduct technical due diligence for M&A; support project development and investment decisions; lead project workstreams and manage scope/timelines/budgets; mentor junior consultants
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities