Engineering Manager, Italy

Lightsource bp; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global renewable energy company in Milan is seeking an Engineering Manager to support the Project Development process. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the Renewable Energy industry, particularly in Solar PV and Wind. Responsibilities include leading technical due diligence, managing technical advisors, and conducting energy yield assessments. The company offers a competitive salary along with bonuses and health benefits.

Servizi

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Variety of local benefits

Competenze

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Renewable Energy sector.
• Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Experience in large-scale Solar PV and Wind projects.

Mansioni

• Support Project Development process in Italy.
• Lead Technical Due Diligence for Acquisitions.
• Undertake Energy Yield Assessments.
• Manage Technical Advisors locally and internationally.
• Review bids for compliance with requirements.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of PV technologies

Knowledge of EPC / O&M contracts

Understanding of PPAs

Proficient in simulation software

Knowledge of industry stakeholders

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters in Renewable Energy

Strumenti

PVsyst

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Descrizione del lavoro

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 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 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 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.
• Review EPC Contractor bids, reports, orders, etc for compliance with Owner’s 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 we’re 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

• Bachelor’s 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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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