BESS Commercial Engineer

Overview

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of renewable energy and energy storage projects. With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize 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

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Hybrid PV BESS Commercial Engineer to support utility scale photovoltaic (PV) + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role requires equal expertise in large scale solar PV and utility BESS technologies, and the ability to translate technical performance into commercial outcomes for procurement, cost estimation, vendor evaluation, stakeholder negotiations and project implementation. Deep familiarity with PV plant design and performance modeling as well as storage system architectures and control / dispatch strategies is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and commercial leadership for utility scale PV, BESS, and hybrid PV+BESS projects, ensuring balanced consideration of both systems in design and commercial decisions.
• Develop, maintain and version CAPEX / OPEX cost estimates for PV, BESS and hybrid balance of plant and EPC scopes; document assumptions, margins and sensitivities.
• Build and run commercial / financial models to evaluate technology and configuration choices (LCOS, NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity and scenario analysis).
• Produce vendor bid packages and scorecards; evaluate proposals for PV equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, BOS) and BESS components (cells, modules, racks, PCS / inverters, BMS, thermal management).
• Size and specify hybrid architectures (AC coupled and DC coupled), including impacts of inverter clipping, curtailment, interconnection limits and control strategies.
• Translate PV generation profiles, site loss factors, degradation and operational constraints into inputs for BESS sizing, dispatch optimization and revenue forecasting.
• Quantify and commercialize revenue stacks and use cases (energy arbitrage, capacity, ancillary services, reserves, curtailment mitigation, T&D deferral) and recommend optimal dispatch / value stacking approaches.
• Lead and prepare for commercial and technical meetings with off takers, landowners and permitting authorities; produce agendas, decision logs, action items and follow up materials.
• Serve as the technical commercial point of contact in stakeholder negotiations; translate technical performance and risk into contract terms, mitigation options and PPA delivery profiles.
• Facilitate site meetings, public hearings and permitting consultations; present clear non technical summaries of impacts, mitigations and community benefits.
• Coordinate cross functional teams (development, legal, engineering, environmental, construction, commercial) to ensure stakeholder commitments are actionable and reflected in procurement documents and contracts.
• Monitor PV and storage market, technology and regulatory trends; recommend emerging technologies and commercial opportunities or risk mitigations.
• Produce clear, actionable reports and presentations that summarize tradeoffs, recommended solutions and financial impacts for internal and external stakeholders.

Who we're looking for

Why you'll make a great member of the team

We offer

Why you'll want to work with 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 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 : 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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