Engineering Manager

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
 
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
 
We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Lightsource bp’s Commercial Engineering Team provides technical support across all areas of the global organization and for projects being developed across the globe.
 
Contributing to and supporting all areas of Lightsource bp’s Commercial Engineering Team, focusing on projects in all phases: early development, pre-construction and projects in construction.
 
 
 
Focusing on projects in Italy (primarily, but also across EMEA region), support the Project Development process (including Acquisitions), across all technical aspects.
Lead the Technical Due Diligence (Acquisition and/or Financing) and manage internal and external service providers.
Undertake LCOE optimisation and analysis for new projects.
Support the assessment of new technologies (modules, inverters, structures, wind turbines (WTGs), BESS).
Lead the development of Basic Design, including instructing layouts and SLDs.
Lead the development of EPC Contract Technical Appendices.
Support Project Managers as needed across all technical aspects during construction period, Works Completion, PAC and FAC.
Good knowledge of PV, BESS and Wind generating technologies and constituent components (modules, inverters, structures, trackers, batteries, WTGs, etc).
Good knowledge of EPC / O&M contracts, including Technical Appendices.
Good understanding of PPAs, Grid Connection Agreements and technical inputs to Financial Models.
Knowledge of simulation software including PVsyst and WAsP or similar (AutoCAD, ArcGIS or other Solar, Wind or Battery (BESS) modelling software is a plus).
Good knowledge of the main players in the industry (Technical Advisors, investors, EPCs, TSO/DNOs, etc).
 
Experience & Education
 

~7+ years of experience in the Renewable Energy industry, on both Solar PV and Wind sectors.
~ Experience/expertise in BESS and Hydrogen technologies is a strong plus.
~ Experience in undertaking Energy Yield Assessment (EYA) and good knowledge of pertinent factors affecting PV, BESS and Wind plant performance.
~ Experience with large-scale Solar PV, BESS and Windfarm projects in the region, working either on the Developer, EPC Contractor, or Technical Advisor side.
~ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
~ Fluent Italian and English spoken and written.
Full Driving licence.
Proactive, autonomous, flexible, and driven.
Strong organisational and good communication skills both verbal and written.
 
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
 
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
 
Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.
 
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention