DER Dispatch Engineer for VPP – Shape the Clean Grid

A098 AGL Energy Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Energy Limited in Melbourne is seeking a DER Dispatch Engineer to operate as a key technical and operational resource in developing VPP-related projects and capabilities. You will lead cross-functional teams and autonomously scope IT solutions to support DER growth, optimizing asset onboarding, dispatch, and market opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring a tertiary electrical engineering background, strong problem-solving, high attention to detail, and a self-motivated, disciplined approach to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of energy systems and DER context.
• High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a curious mindset.
• Self-motivated with disciplined delivery and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional initiatives with business development, engineering, market operations and IT development teams.
• Onboarding, dispatching and settling assets within the AGL VPP, while identifying market opportunities.
• Preparing detailed technical bid responses for DER opportunities, collaborating with subject matter experts across the business.
• Autonomously scoping IT solutions to support the growth of DER products.
• Performing customer data and opportunity analysis.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Self-motivated

Delivery discipline

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

AGL Energy Limited in Melbourne is seeking a DER Dispatch Engineer to operate as a key technical and operational resource in developing VPP-related projects and capabilities. You will lead cross-functional teams and autonomously scope IT solutions to support DER growth, optimizing asset onboarding, dispatch, and market opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring a tertiary electrical engineering background, strong problem-solving, high attention to detail, and a self-motivated, disciplined approach to