Product Engineer

Product Engineer (Distributed Energy Resources)

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity
• $103905 plus 15% superannuation plus other great benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a diverse and talented team
• Work on exciting projects to help shape the future of energy in the ACT.

ActewAGL Retail is implementing its Distributed Energy Resources (DER) programs and is looking for a highly motivated and analytical DER Product Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative customer focused energy solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering product delivery data and operations supporting the rollout and scaling of initiatives such as Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) electric vehicle charging electrification and energy efficiency programs.

We are seeking a technically capable engineer who enjoys working across functions and translating engineering insight into practical outcomes. Youre comfortable navigating competing priorities data driven decision making and customer facing delivery in a regulated environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Engineering DER Integration & Orchestration you will

• lead day to day operations of ActewAGLs Virtual Power Plant including customer onboarding technical verification and ongoing customer management
• support the operation and maintenance of ActewAGL owned DER infrastructure
• identify and drive process improvements that increase scalability automate manual steps and improve onboarding and customer outcomes
• contribute to new DER opportunities tenders and projects managing scope risks costs and timelines
• work closely with internal and external stakeholders to design test and scale new customer offerings beyond traditional energy products
• analyse customer and performance data to assess outcomes and support ongoing product optimisation
• provide engineering assessments across product development and live environments
• act as a subject matter expert across DER operations integration orchestration and energy management
• ensure compliance reporting and contractual obligations are met with a strong focus on safety and quality

What were looking for

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering Energy Systems or a related discipline
• Proven experience in project delivery within technical or operational environments
• Strong analytical skills including experience working with data reporting and databases in a commercial setting
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365
• A customer focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to expectations

Its advantageous if you also have:

• Experience in the energy or utilities sector
• Exposure to DER technologies such as residential solar batteries or EV charging
• Experience working with asset orchestration platforms or API based integrations
• An understanding of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM)

How to Apply

If youre ready to apply your engineering expertise to real world DER solutions and help shape the future of energy wed love to hear from you.

Please log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience qualifications and capabilities you can bring to the role.

For more information please contact Macy Dkhar on

Applications closing Date: 26 April 2026

Why ActewAGL

Youll be part of an organisation committed to innovation safety sustainability and customer outcomes. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute directly to the energy transition in our region supported by a collaborative and values driven culture.

At ActewAGL we pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the perks you can expect in this role are:

• Ongoing professional development
• Access to LinkedIn learning
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free flu vaccinations annually
• Free on-site physiotherapy
• Access to free wellness support and resources
• Income Protection up to 3 years
• Reward and recognition schemes