Internship, Engineering Centre of Excellence (Madrid)

Job Title: Intern

Department: Engineering Centre of Excellence

Role location: Madrid, Spain

About Lightsource bp

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 (the role)

Summary

The Summer Internship program is twelve weeks long and will run from June 2nd 2025 to August 22nd 2025. Interns will be paid 1.500€ brut/month. This is a hybrid role, and the trainee must be able to work from our office in Madrid at least 3 days per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for three trainees to join our Engineering Centre of Excellence in the following departments:

• PV Performance

• PV Mounting Structures

• PV Engineering

PV Performance

As an intern in the Performance Team, you will support the evaluation and optimization of photovoltaic (PV) plants in operation. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, such as PVSYST and SCADA systems, while working closely with experienced engineers to analyze and interpret PV performance data.

PV Mounting Structures

As an intern in the Mounting Structures team, you will support the assessment and optimization of PV mounting structures for global solar projects at various stages, from development to operation. You will assist in preparing technical specifications, evaluating market technologies and suppliers, and developing a global roadmap for PV mounting structures. The role involves working closely with multiple departments, including Procurement, Civil Works, and Asset Management, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

PV Engineering

As an intern in the PV Engineering Department, you will analyze operational data from various projects, support PV performance assessments, and evaluate new technologies. You will contribute to innovation projects, performance improvements, and standardizing engineering requirements across LSbp’s portfolio.

Who we’re looking for

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Degree or Master’s degree in Engineering (Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or a related field).

• Knowledge of renewable energy, solar PV, BESS or Wind.

• Skills in Excel or other data analysis software (Python, R, PowerBI, Excel VBA) are a plus

• Fluent English spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings in reports and presentations

• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently as well as in a team.

• Flexible, reliable, assertive, consistent & with a “can do” attitude.

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

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.

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