Storage Project 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.

For over a decade we’ve 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 decarbonize.

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.

Summary

The main purpose of this role is to take the lead on Storage specialized engineering support for Construction and execution of our utility scale storage projects which includes engagement with suppliers and contractors, understanding offtake requirements, scope of works for energy storage projects, collaborations with the regional construction procurement, project engineering, quality, HSE, grid code compliance, power marketing, business development, permitting organizations, as well as structed finance and technical teams in support of Lightsource bp’s objectives.

You will have the opportunity to lead technical storage engineering for Lightsource bp customers across Americas. You will need to be up to date with current storage technologies, PV+Storage control systems, and different technical specifications, scope of work of integrators, suppliers and bop contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

- To develop and manage energy storage + PV solutions, including technical due diligence in coordination with the full team

- To maintain close and regular contacts with battery suppliers and system integrators to understand the latest technology offerings, pricing, warranties, degradation, and other technical and commercial details

- To interface with construction and project managers representatives to evaluate customer needs under current and anticipated site conditions

- Regular site visits and support construction team on construction monitoring of on-going storage projects in construction

- Overseeing Owners engineer selections, requirements, and their support on construction monitoring and RFI responses from the field as required.

- To provide preliminary storage-integrated PV designs, including technical specifications for EPC RFP documents including but not limited to 10% to 30% design packages.

- To review any EPC-provided BESS designs to ensure the proposed systems are in line with each project’s needs and requirements as well as financial expectations

- To provide a technical and commercial interface with Independent Engineers, Owner’s engineers including 3rd party reports as they relate to BESS projects

- Work with a multi-disciplinary team including business development and project finance to ensure quality financial modelling inputs and techno-economic analysis regarding project timeline, schedule, and budget.

- Work with environmental, development and permitting teams to ensure we comply with applicable codes and standards, especially but not limited to fire mitigation requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

- Proven track record and 3+ years experience in a similar role

- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills

- Demonstrated ability to deliver financial results and secure results in a matrix environment without direct managerial control

- Familiarity with Field inspection, construction and monitoring is a plus.

- Familiarity with fire codes and fire mitigation measures are preferred.

Work Skills

- Experience in leading and implementing positive change and continuous improvement

- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills

- Full Driving license

- Comfort working in a proactive, autonomous and rapidly changing development environment

- 50% travel requirements

Qualifications

- B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials or Electrical preferred) or equivalent; advanced degree a plus

Personal Qualities

- Effective communicator

- A team player and a good coordinator

- A keen desire to innovate

- A proven focus on results rather than process

- A passion to be an important part of successful, sustainable projects

We Offer

- Competitive compensation: $145,000 to $165,000 annually plus a discretionary 20% annual bonus.

- Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.

- Retention bonuses

- 11 paid holidays

- Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.

- 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

- Hybrid working environment in Austin, Denver, San Francisco, or Houston (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote).

- Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150/month.

Why Lightsource BP?

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 recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

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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