Senior M&V Engineer

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy efficiency provider is seeking a Senior M&V Engineer to work in Melbourne. The candidate will manage project delivery, advise on emissions reduction, and maintain client relationships. Strong experience in energy efficiency projects is essential, along with relevant qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in accredited certificate provider context.
• Strong understanding of energy use and renewable technologies.
• More than 2 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of energy efficiency projects.
• Generate certificates for emissions reduction initiatives.
• Mentor and peer-review other energy engineers.

Skills

Technical delivery of energy efficiency projects

Client relationship management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Science, etc.)

Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) or PMVA

Job description

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At Ecovantage, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs), driving meaningful change through energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives. Our mission is to make complex energy efficiency policy simple and actionable for our installation partners, and in turn empower businesses and homeowners to reduce emissions, cut costs, and contribute to a sustainable future.

The Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior M&V Engineer in North Sydney or Melbourne to join our Measurement & Verification (M&V) team. The M&V Engineer position will be part of the M&V Team and work closely with the Technical Manager, with a particular focus on the delivery of M&V energy efficiency, renewable energy projects, and large-scale consultancy work. These projects include technologies such as commercial HVAC, electrification, and Solar PV.

The role will be working from our North Sydney (NSW) or Melbourne (VIC) office and reporting directly to the Technical Manager, who is based in Abbotsford, Melbourne.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the technical delivery of projects, generating certificates (such as white certificates or carbon credits).
• Offer expert technical guidance for emissions reduction initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain robust client relationships through clear and effective communication.
• Support the continuous development and refinement of engineering tools, processes, and methodologies to optimise project delivery.
• Work closely with Account Managers to maintain a high level of shared technical knowledge.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence by mentoring and peer-reviewing the work of other energy engineers.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to communicate roles and responsibilities based on scheme and project delivery requirements.
• Produce technical reports for clients and scheme regulators.
• Maintain a strong understanding of each of the State and Federal Energy Efficiency schemes and activities.

What We’re Looking For

• If you have worked in a previous Accredited Certificate Provider (ACP), you are encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience in technical delivery of energy efficiency projects within the state-based certificate programs
• Strong understanding of energy use, emissions reduction, and renewable technologies in the Australian market
• Exceptional project management, data analysis, and client relationship skills, with an ability to translate technical detail into practical solutions
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills, both in projects and team mentoring
• High level of initiative, problem-solving ability, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to produce high quality work and adhere to timelines.
• Deep understanding of energy efficiency or environmental policy frameworks.
• A team player with a customer-first mindset.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, such as Engineering, Science, or other technical fields
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) or Performance Measurement & Verification Analyst (PMVA)
• More than 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Work Health and Safety requirements

Why Join Ecovantage?

• Be part of an ISO-certified organisation making a real environmental and social impact.
• Work with a passionate, collaborative team in a growing industry.
• Enjoy hybrid work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values sustainability, integrity, and proactivity.

We offer

• A competitive salary that will be based on your skills and experience.
• We are a hybrid business, so you can work from home and the office. We are located in North Sydney and Abbotsford, Melbourne.
• After completion of your probationary period, we offer a Rostered Day Off (RDO) either fortnightly or monthly.
• A collaborative work environment with a supportive team that is passionate about sustainability and the environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Fantastic growth opportunities.

How to apply

To apply for this position, a cover letter is required together with your resume, outlining your technical experience with energy efficiency and renewable certificate schemes, and proactive communication skills as part of your application.

• Only candidates who have submitted a cover letter with their resume will be considered for interview opportunities.
• To be eligible for this role, you must have current work rights in Australia.

Note: We will progress with applications as they come through. We reserve the right to take this advert down at any stage and may close the recruitment process early if we find the right candidate.

*A note to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes.

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The Company

Ecovantage are the experts in energy auditing, certificates, engineering and schemes.

Ecovantage specialise in sustainable energy management and auditing for commercial and industrial organisations, and small to medium enterprises, and enable energy efficiency incentives for all Australians. As one of Australia’s oldest, largest and most versatile Accredited Certificate Providers, Ecovantage provides clients access to all federal and state energy certificates.

Their accredited services range from strategic consulting and scheme compliance, to the recommendation of incentivised energy-saving technologies, all providing a financially viable path to a more sustainable future.

Ecovantage’s team offers Energy Audits and Assessments, NABERS ratings, carbon neutral certification through Climate Active, Measurement & Verification services, as well as in-house compliance, certificate generation and trading for all Australian Carbon Credits, Renewable Energy Certificates and White Certificates.

Established in 2007, Ecovantage is proud to be certified Climate Active carbon neutral for its business operations, and has passionate employees across its offices in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

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• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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• Do you hold a PMVA or a CMVP Qualification?
• Do you hold a SAA accreditation
• How many years experience in energy efficiency engineering principles, concepts and methodologies do you have?
• Have you had experience with Australia's Sate and Federal Energy Efficiency schemes?
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