Engineering Manager 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** 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, being accountable for projects in Japan - their technical aspects across all phases: early development, pre-construction, and construction. Core Responsibilities • Focusing on projects in Japan (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 • Strong knowledge of solar PV technologies and constituent components (PV modules, inverters, mounting structures, trackers, switchgear, transformers etc). • Strong knowledge of EPC and O&M contracts, including Technical Appendices. • Good understanding of PPAs, Grid Connection Agreements and technical inputs to Financial Models. • Good experience in undertaking Energy Yield Assessment (EYA) and detailed knowledge of pertinent factors affecting solar farm performance. • Good knowledge of solar energy resource assessment methodologies and of simulation software including PVSYST or similar (AutoCAD, ArcGIS or other Wind or Battery (BESS) modelling software is a plus). • Good knowledge of the main players in the Japanese renewable energy industry (OEMs, Technical Advisors, investors, EPCs, TSO/DNOs, etc.). Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. • Masters in Renewable Energy or related field. Experience • 7+ years of experience in the Renewable Energy industry, on both Solar PV and Wind sectors. • 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. • Experience/expertise in BESS and Hydrogen technologies is a strong plus. **What challenges can you expect in this role?** • Managing the engineering of projects in Japan through the development process into construction to completion • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to successfully problem solve engineering and techno-economic challenges on projects • Leading on financing, acquisition and divestment technical due diligence scoping and liaison with key advisors and counterparties (including technical Q&A) **Why you’ll make a great member of the team** Personal qualities • Fluent Japanese and 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 communication skills; both verbal and written