Engineering Manager Australia - Sydney, Australia - Lightsource BP

Lightsource BP
Lightsource BP
Verified Company
Sydney, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Job Title Engineering Manager
Department Commercial Engineering

Reporting to Head of Commercial Engineering Australia & New Zealand


About Lightsource bp
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 capitalise 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 role)

Summary


Lightsource bp's Commercial Engineering Team provides technical support across all areas of the global organisation 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 Australia and New Zealand (primarily, but also across APAC), 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).
  • 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 and Wind generating technologies and constituent components (modules, inverters, structures, trackers, 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 and Wind plant performance.

  • Experience
with large-scale Solar PV 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 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 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
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