Engineering Manager, Italy
Engineering Manager, Italy
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Job Title: Engineering Manager Italy
Department: Commercial Engineering
Reporting to: Head of Commercial Engineering Italy
Location: Milan Italy
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
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.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What Youll do (the role)
Summary
Lightsource bps 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 bps Commercial Engineering team focusing on projects in all phases: early development pre-construction and projects in construction.
Duties and responsibilities
- 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 Energy Yield Assessments (EYA).
- 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.
- Coordinate and manage Technical Advisors (OE LTA etc) locally and internationally.
- Review EPC Contractor bids reports orders etc for compliance with Owners Requirements and EPC Contract appendices.
- Undertake site visits to both new greenfield sites and sites under construction.
- Support on engineering analysis of curtailment performance evaluation of new technologies etc.
Who were looking for
Knowledge
- 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).
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering.
- Masters in Renewable Energy or related field preferable.
Experience
- 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.
Why youll make a great member of the team
Personal qualities
- Fluent Italian and English spoken and written.
- Full Driving license.
- Proactive autonomous flexible and driven.
- Forward thinking a problem solver and solution provider.
- Proactive and being able to prioritise workload.
- Able to promote a positive working culture within the team.
- Strong organisational and good communication skills both verbal and written.
Why youll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognised
Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Join an agile international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people communities ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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