Energy Analyst

About the role

Gridcog, a Melbourne-based SaaS start-up that builds project modelling software for energy projects, is looking for an Energy Analyst. The role owns a set of customer relationships from onboarding through to day-to-day use, helping customers model their projects and get value from the platform. It sits within a team in Melbourne that works with colleagues in modelling, product and sales, and with teams in Berlin, London and Madrid.

Key responsibilities

• Own relationships with Australian and Asia-Pacific customers, from onboarding through to daily use, with team support
• Help customers model solar, wind, battery and hybrid projects and answer technical questions about the platform, the NEM and the WEM
• Monitor how customers use Gridcog and step in early when they could get more value
• Maintain the library of market prices, network tariffs and project cost assumptions
• Run product demos with prospects alongside the sales team and answer technical questions from prospects
• Write blogs, market commentary and short videos on Australian energy markets, and represent Gridcog at industry events
• Share customer feedback with the product team and test new features against real customer use cases

Required profile

• Degree in energy, engineering, economics or a similar field, or previous experience in the energy sector
• Strong interest in the energy transition and motivation to drive real-world impact
• Some understanding of the NEM and/or WEM and the commercial options for solar PV, wind and battery storage
• Fluent English and full working rights in Australia
• Preferred: detailed knowledge of the NEM or WEM (FCAS, WEM Reserve Capacity Mechanism, network tariffs, PPAs, LGCs, ESEM), familiarity with the New Zealand or Japanese power markets, and internship or project modelling experience

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Hands-on experience with Excel, Python or similar
• Clear communication and comfort with ambiguity

What we offer

• Remuneration package aligned with experience and skills
• A Melbourne office with flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to international markets through global teams
• Opportunities to build a profile through content shared on Gridcog's channels
• Support for professional and personal development
• An annual all-company retreat