Engineering Manager
Job in
20121, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
Lightsource bp
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Energy/Power Generation
Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Wind Energy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 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 operates with five core values:
Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.
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. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.
Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.What you’ll do (the role)
Summary 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.
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.
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
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).Experience & Education7+ 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.
Masters in Renewable Energy or related field preferable. Personal Qualities Fluent Italian and English spoken and written.
Full Driving licence.
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 you’ll want to work…
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