Job Title : Senior Engineering Manager – ANZ Department : Commercial Engineering – ANZ

Location:
Sydney Reporting to : Head of Commercial Engineering – ANZ 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 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 organisation and for projects being developed across the globe.



This role includes being accountable for technical aspects of specific projects in Australia & New Zealand across all phases of a project including early development, pre‑construction, and construction. Responsibilities of the Role
- Manage engineering activities to support the Project Development process (including acquisitions)
- Lead the Technical Due Diligence (acquisition, financing and/or divestment) and manage internal and external engineering service providers.
- Undertake Energy Yield Assessments (EYA).
- Undertake optioneering analysis and LCOE optimisation and analysis for new projects.
- Support the assessment of new PV & BESS technologies (modules, inverters, structures, BESS).
- Lead the development of concept designs, including instructing equipment sizing, layouts, SLDs, civils and BOP equipment and systems.
- Manage the development and customisation of Technical Appendices for OEM Supply Agreements, EPC, ICP and O&M; Contracts, including performance and availability guarantees.
- Manage engineering activities to support Project Managers as needed across all technical aspects during Construction, Commissioning, Works Completion, COD, PAC and FAC. This may require some site‑based work.
- Coordinate and manage Technical Advisors (OE, LTA, etc) locally and internationally.
- Review OEM, EPC, ICP and O&M; Contractor bids, reports, orders, etc for compliance with Principal’s Requirements and Contract appendices.
- Lead the technical negotiations with OEMs and EPC, ICP and O&M; Contractors.




- Undertake site visits to both new greenfield sites and sites under construction.
- Support on engineering analysis of performance, availability, curtailment and evaluation of new technologies as required. Why you’ll make a great member of the team Experience & Knowledge Required
- 10+ years of experience in the Renewable Energy industry, in both Solar PV and BESS sectors.
- Experience with large‑scale Solar PV, BESS and Hybrid projects in the region, working either on the Developer, EPC Contractor, or Technical Advisor side.
- Experience and expertise in HV substation design and construction is a strong plus.
- Solid knowledge of solar PV technologies and constituent components (PV modules, inverters, mounting structures, trackers, switchgear, transformers etc).
- Strong knowledge of BESS technologies and constituent components (cells, racks, inverters, BMS, EMS etc).
- Strong knowledge of OEM, EPC, ICP and O&M; contracts, including Technical Appendices.
- Strong knowledge of Hybrid generating systems including control modes, energy modelling and Integrated Resource Provider classifications as defined by AEMO and the NER in Australia.
- Familiarity with SCADA, Cybersecurity and SOCI Act requirements in Australia.
- Good understanding of PPAs, Grid Connection Agreements and technical inputs to Financial Models.
- Experience in undertaking Energy Yield Assessment (EYA) and detailed knowledge of pertinent factors affecting solar farm performance.
- Good knowledge of the main players in the industry (OEMs, Technical Advisors, investors, EPCs, NSPs, etc). Skills Required
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to successfully problem solve engineering and techno‑economic challenges on projects.
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📌 Senior Engineering Manager, Australia (Sydney)
🏢 Lightsource BP
📍 Sydney