Consultant, Senior Consultant, Manager, Electricity Market Modelling

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. Do you want to be part of this journey? 

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. 

Recent projects include:

• Assessing the feasibility of decarbonising electricity systems before 2040,

• Cost-benefit analysis of major transmission network augmentations including QNI Minor, HumeLink, Marinus Link and VNI West based on extensive electricity market models,

• Undertaking market due diligence and market modelling, including forecasting electricity prices, marginal loss factors, generation curtailment and FCAS market outcomes, to support the financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of batteries, pump-hydro, solar farms and wind farms, and

• Conducting modelling of electricity markets to inform the development of Government policy including the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and the Western Australia Whole of System Plan. 

What’s in it for you?

As our Consultant/Senior Consultant /Manager, Electricity Market Modelling

• you’ll 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.

• 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,

• Consultant (up to 3 years), Senior Consultant (up to 5 years), Manager (5 years +)

• 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.