Storage Engineer

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to take the lead on developing techno-economical models, engagement with suppliers, understanding use cases and revenue models for energy storage, collaborating with the technical teams, procurement, tender and contracts but also regional sales organization and the finance teams in support of Lightsource bp's objectives. You will have the opportunity to lead technical storage solutions development for Lightsource bp across Australia and support EMEA region punctually. You will need to be up to date with current storage technologies, PV control systems, and the modeling of output energy based on various storage applications including revenue modeling and dispatch strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage energy storage + PV solutions, including technical due diligence in coordination with the full team
• Maintain close and regular contacts with battery OEMs, PCS OEMs and System Integrators to understand the latest technology offerings, pricing, warranties, degradation, and other technical and commercial details
• Interface with business development and power marketing team representatives to evaluate customer needs under current and anticipated site conditions
• Provide preliminary Energy Storage designs (standalone, collocated and hybrid), including technical specifications for EPC RFP documents
• Review any EPC-provided BESS designs to ensure the proposed systems are in line with each project's needs and requirements as well as financial expectations
• Provide a technical and commercial interface with Independent Engineers, including 3rd party reports as they relate to BESS projects
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team including business development and project finance to ensure quality financial modelling inputs and techno-economic analysis

About you

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials or Electrical preferred) or equivalent; advanced degree a plus
• 3 years in the BESS sector in a technical role related with product and project due diligence
• MS Office experience with strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills preferred
• Experience in technical modeling in PowerBI, Excel, Excel VBA, Python preferred
• Previous experience working and studying intermittent resources such as wind-energy or solar resources or an electric utility is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with the regulatory and market requirements in Australia is preferred
• Previous experience in BESS in Europe or US is preferred for benchmark and to bring lessons learned from other markets
• Previous experience in the BESS sector in APAC (for example in Taiwan and South Korea) is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff throughout the organization, and unaffiliated third parties

About us

Lightsource bp is 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. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Retention bank
• Health insurance
• Pension and other local benefits