Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Virtual Power Plant Operations Expert (f/m/x)

at Enspired

🏢 About Enspired

Enspired is pioneering AI-driven trading for flexible energy assets across European power markets, positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. Unlike traditional energy companies, they combine deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology to optimize grid stability and renewable integration. Working here means directly contributing to decarbonizing Europe's energy system through innovative commercial and technical solutions.

About This Role

As Senior Virtual Power Plant Operations Expert, you'll be the functional owner of Enspired's VPP software, configuring it for new products and ensuring seamless operation of distributed energy assets. This role directly impacts revenue by monitoring real-time asset performance, troubleshooting issues, and integrating new assets into the trading portfolio. You'll bridge operational needs with technical development by managing the vendor relationship and translating requirements into software features.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts with reviewing overnight trading performance and asset availability reports, then configuring system parameters for upcoming market products. You'll monitor real-time dashboards for portfolio activity, troubleshoot any dispatch issues with BESS assets, and coordinate with the software vendor on feature development. During on-call rotations, you're the first point of contact for trading teams needing immediate operational support.

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🎯 Who Enspired Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years hands-on experience monitoring/dispatching battery energy storage systems (BESS) with proven State of Charge management in live operations
  • Demonstrates deep practical knowledge of European power markets (day-ahead, intraday, balancing) and grid delivery processes, not just theoretical understanding
  • Has configured complex B2B SaaS platforms before, with specific examples of adjusting system parameters and logic for commercial products
  • Thrives in on-call environments and can articulate specific incidents where they mitigated revenue loss through rapid troubleshooting

📝 Tips for Applying to Enspired

1

Quantify your BESS experience: specify MW capacity managed, types of batteries (lithium-ion, flow, etc.), and specific SoC management strategies you've implemented

2

Highlight any experience with European power market operations, mentioning specific countries or market mechanisms you've worked with (EPEX, Nord Pool, etc.)

3

Describe a specific instance where you translated operational requirements into technical feature requests for a software vendor, including the outcome

4

Mention your familiarity with remote monitoring tools and incident response protocols for distributed energy assets

5

If you have experience with asset integration processes, detail the technical onboarding steps you've managed from contract to commercial operation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with BESS operations and State of Charge management in commercial environments', 'Specific examples of configuring SaaS platforms for energy trading or asset management purposes', "How you've acted as a liaison between operational teams and technical vendors/developers", 'Your approach to balancing real-time monitoring with strategic system improvements']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Enspired's specific trading products and which European markets they operate in (check their website and recent news)
  • → The technical challenges of integrating diverse flexible assets (BESS, demand response, generation) into a single VPP platform
  • → Recent developments in European power market design that affect VPP operations (balancing markets, capacity mechanisms)
  • → Their technology partnerships and which VPP software platform they likely use based on industry standards

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for troubleshooting a BESS that's underperforming during a high-price trading window
2 How would you configure VPP software parameters differently for frequency response products versus energy arbitrage?
3 Describe your experience coordinating with external software vendors: how do you ensure your requirements are properly understood and implemented?
4 What metrics would you monitor daily to assess the health and performance of a diverse VPP asset portfolio?
5 How do you prioritize incidents when multiple assets have operational issues simultaneously during peak trading periods?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Vague descriptions of power market experience without specifying markets, products, or your direct operational role
  • Focusing only on theoretical knowledge of VPPs without concrete examples of hands-on system configuration or incident management
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the revenue implications of operational decisions in energy trading environments

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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