Project Engineer

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.
We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
What You’ll do
The Project Engineer shall be a critical role with the successful execution of projects, both PV and storage-integrated for the U.S business. Contributing to and supporting all areas of Lightsource BP’s Technical Team, focusing on projects in early development and pre-construction phases and including ad hoc support to projects in construction.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing and managing technical requirements in contractual documents for Engineering, Project Management and Construction (EPC) engagements
• Support the Construction team in EPC selection including contract negotiation
• Assist the Project Management in the construction of a project in a timely manner by providing necessary engineering support
• Complete design and submittal reviews and approvals as necessary for projects in development and construction
• Manage Owner’s Engineering as assigned as necessary for Construction team support
• Conduct site visits as necessary to support Construction team progress and milestone verification with lending parties and 3rd party independent engineers
• Support the engagement of Independent Engineering firms selected for 3rd party financing of projects for execution
• Provide technical diligence support for Project Finance
• Support the business with critical lessons learned to ensure project budgets and expected returns are aligned with current market expectations
• Develop task management tools to prioritize incoming technical requests from internal teams and provide regular deliverable updates
• Represent your specialty area at relevant development meetings and delivery meetings as required by Lightsource bp
• Represent your specialty during relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and events as required

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

• Codes and Regulations knowledge for solar project construction
• Engineering experience in utility scale PV plants.
• Project Financing Structures and Diligence Requirements
• Knowledge of Industry main stakeholders (TAs, investors, EPCs, Third Parties lab…)
• Knowledge of current PV technology on the market and trends of major components and supporting balance of systems
• Ability to identify key information in project site technical documents
• Knowledge in EPC cost estimation based on design methodology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university required. Other relevant qualifications and supporting experience will be considered
• CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, among others) experience required
• Advanced knowledge of simulation software including PVsyst, PVsol, StorageVAT, among others
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to visit project sites and attend other key meetings as necessary

Experience

• Experienced in a similar role with a minimum of 2-3 years
• Extensive experience with PV utility-scale design for construction, including high voltage substations and energy storage components
• Experience with civil design requirements for the development of PV utility-scale projects, including access, site drainage and other hydrology
• Extensive experience in developing energy resource assessments and identifying key areas of improvement and optimization
• Experience in solar PV utility-scale construction, including project management support and technical document reviews

Personal qualities

• Ability to work independently and engage additional resources as necessary
• Ability to task manage and prioritize work based on required deliverables and due dates
• Ability to organize workload and priorities to maximum effect for both yourself and the wider team
• Self-starter able to work under limited direction / supervision
• Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, and to keep a clear head under pressure
• Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions
• Set high standards of performance for yourself
• Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly
• Previous demonstrable experience where excellent attention to detail is critically important

Why you’ll want to work for us