{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9f1affcf0e238d03c080c3f8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f1affcf0e238d03c080c3f8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f1affcf0e238d03c080c3f8","title":"Operations Engineering Manager","description":"About Lightsource bp\n\nLightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. As demand for solar energy continues to grow, we are well positioned to help deliver a more sustainable energy future.\n\nOur entrepreneurial and collaborative culture empowers people to challenge convention, develop innovative solutions, and make a meaningful impact. By joining Lightsource bp, you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about renewable energy, technology, and responsible project delivery.\n\nAbout the role\n\nLightsource bp is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to optimize the technical and commercial performance of our operating solar and Battery Energy Storage System, BESS, assets across the United States.\n\nWorking within the Operations and Asset Management team, you will partner closely with Operations Managers, Asset Managers, O&M providers, and global technical teams. You will use SCADA and asset-level data to identify underperformance, quantify energy and financial impacts, prioritize improvements, and help ensure that expected value is recovered.\n\nYou will also collaborate with our Construction, Interconnection, and Operational Readiness teams to support commissioning and seamless project handovers. Your insights will help strengthen the design, execution, and operation of current and future projects.\n\nThis is an opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded engineer to influence portfolio performance and drive measurable operational improvements.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nEstablish a data-driven view of asset performance and energy losses using Lightsource bp’s SCADA and asset-level data.\nIdentify recurring failures, performance issues, and common underperformance trends across the portfolio.\nDevelop automated reporting that highlights underperformance and potentially recoverable losses.\nCompare SCADA-derived findings with O&M partner reporting, investigate material differences, and strengthen evidence-based partner management.\nQuantify technical issues in terms of energy and financial impact, creating a value-ranked portfolio of potential interventions.\nDevelop remediation plans in partnership with Asset Managers, including business cases and implementation plans.\nTranslate technical analysis into clear operational actions, then track whether the expected value is recovered.\nSupport commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover to the Operations and Asset Management team.\nScope, review, and accept technical deliverables from external partners.\nValidate project and performance metrics while supporting the remediation of identified issues.\nIncorporate operational lessons learned into project designs, technical specifications, and execution-stage activities.\nPartner with the Global Performance and Monitoring team and recommend improvements to performance reporting.\nDocument and streamline processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency.\nServe as a technical lead when engaging with regional and global internal stakeholders.\n\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nQualifications and knowledge\n\nBachelor’s degree, ideally in Electrical Engineering. Other relevant qualifications supported by appropriate experience will also be considered.\nAt least five years of experience in a similar role supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.\nIn-depth knowledge of current NEC, UL, and NFPA codes.\nExperience with SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI is preferred.\nWillingness to travel up to 30% to project sites and other key meetings.\n\nRelevant experience\n\nExperience with utility-scale renewable energy project design, technical document review, and project management support.\nKnowledge of high-voltage substations and energy storage systems.\nExperience supporting commissioning, project closeout, operational readiness, and handover activities.\nExperience analyzing renewable energy project performance and losses using SCADA and time-series operational data.\nDemonstrated ability to use analytics to identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot technical issues affecting operating assets.\nExperience assessing contractual performance and incorporating identified gaps into contract revisions.\nStrong attention to detail in environments where technical accuracy is critical.\nA practical understanding of how utility-scale solar and BESS projects are constructed and operated.\n\nWhat will help you succeed\n\nYou are a curious and pragmatic problem solver who can move from identifying an issue to influencing action and measuring the outcome. You combine strong technical judgment with the ability to communicate clearly and build credibility with engineers, Asset Managers, O&M partners, and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nYou will also bring:\n\nStrong analytical judgment and commercial awareness.\nThe ability to develop and implement technically driven operational improvements.\nThe initiative to work independently, organize competing priorities, and engage additional resources when needed.\nThe ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.\nA flexible and composed approach in a fast-moving, evolving business.\nThe ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.\n\nWhat we offer\n\nAnnual base salary of $135,000 to $155,000\n20% annual bonus opportunity\nMedical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage beginning on your first day\nRetention bonus program\nFour weeks of vacation, three weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually\n401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution\nMonthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100\nLifestyle Savings Account and additional benefits\nOpportunities to participate in charitable causes, sustainability initiatives, and programs such as our solar honey project\n\nBe part of the change\n\nAt Lightsource bp, you can be yourself, contribute ideas, and build a meaningful career. You will join a collaborative, international organization guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.\n\nWe are committed to operating safely, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring our projects are developed and constructed sustainably and responsibly.\n\nLearn more about working at Lightsource bp:\nhttps://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/\n\nEqual opportunity\n\nLightsource bp is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity or neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.\n\nIndividuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to the Lightsource bp recruitment process.","company":"Lightsourceb","rawCompany":"lightsourceb","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T08:54:56.117Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.03","title":"Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar","slug":"energy-engineers-except-wind-and-solar"}],"industries":[{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221114","title":"Solar Electric Power Generation","slug":"solar-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Engineering Manager","description":"About Lightsource bp\n\nLightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. As demand for solar energy continues to grow, we are well positioned to help deliver a more sustainable energy future.\n\nOur entrepreneurial and collaborative culture empowers people to challenge convention, develop innovative solutions, and make a meaningful impact. By joining Lightsource bp, you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about renewable energy, technology, and responsible project delivery.\n\nAbout the role\n\nLightsource bp is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to optimize the technical and commercial performance of our operating solar and Battery Energy Storage System, BESS, assets across the United States.\n\nWorking within the Operations and Asset Management team, you will partner closely with Operations Managers, Asset Managers, O&M providers, and global technical teams. You will use SCADA and asset-level data to identify underperformance, quantify energy and financial impacts, prioritize improvements, and help ensure that expected value is recovered.\n\nYou will also collaborate with our Construction, Interconnection, and Operational Readiness teams to support commissioning and seamless project handovers. Your insights will help strengthen the design, execution, and operation of current and future projects.\n\nThis is an opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded engineer to influence portfolio performance and drive measurable operational improvements.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nEstablish a data-driven view of asset performance and energy losses using Lightsource bp’s SCADA and asset-level data.\nIdentify recurring failures, performance issues, and common underperformance trends across the portfolio.\nDevelop automated reporting that highlights underperformance and potentially recoverable losses.\nCompare SCADA-derived findings with O&M partner reporting, investigate material differences, and strengthen evidence-based partner management.\nQuantify technical issues in terms of energy and financial impact, creating a value-ranked portfolio of potential interventions.\nDevelop remediation plans in partnership with Asset Managers, including business cases and implementation plans.\nTranslate technical analysis into clear operational actions, then track whether the expected value is recovered.\nSupport commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover to the Operations and Asset Management team.\nScope, review, and accept technical deliverables from external partners.\nValidate project and performance metrics while supporting the remediation of identified issues.\nIncorporate operational lessons learned into project designs, technical specifications, and execution-stage activities.\nPartner with the Global Performance and Monitoring team and recommend improvements to performance reporting.\nDocument and streamline processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency.\nServe as a technical lead when engaging with regional and global internal stakeholders.\n\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nQualifications and knowledge\n\nBachelor’s degree, ideally in Electrical Engineering. Other relevant qualifications supported by appropriate experience will also be considered.\nAt least five years of experience in a similar role supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.\nIn-depth knowledge of current NEC, UL, and NFPA codes.\nExperience with SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI is preferred.\nWillingness to travel up to 30% to project sites and other key meetings.\n\nRelevant experience\n\nExperience with utility-scale renewable energy project design, technical document review, and project management support.\nKnowledge of high-voltage substations and energy storage systems.\nExperience supporting commissioning, project closeout, operational readiness, and handover activities.\nExperience analyzing renewable energy project performance and losses using SCADA and time-series operational data.\nDemonstrated ability to use analytics to identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot technical issues affecting operating assets.\nExperience assessing contractual performance and incorporating identified gaps into contract revisions.\nStrong attention to detail in environments where technical accuracy is critical.\nA practical understanding of how utility-scale solar and BESS projects are constructed and operated.\n\nWhat will help you succeed\n\nYou are a curious and pragmatic problem solver who can move from identifying an issue to influencing action and measuring the outcome. You combine strong technical judgment with the ability to communicate clearly and build credibility with engineers, Asset Managers, O&M partners, and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nYou will also bring:\n\nStrong analytical judgment and commercial awareness.\nThe ability to develop and implement technically driven operational improvements.\nThe initiative to work independently, organize competing priorities, and engage additional resources when needed.\nThe ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.\nA flexible and composed approach in a fast-moving, evolving business.\nThe ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.\n\nWhat we offer\n\nAnnual base salary of $135,000 to $155,000\n20% annual bonus opportunity\nMedical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage beginning on your first day\nRetention bonus program\nFour weeks of vacation, three weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually\n401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution\nMonthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100\nLifestyle Savings Account and additional benefits\nOpportunities to participate in charitable causes, sustainability initiatives, and programs such as our solar honey project\n\nBe part of the change\n\nAt Lightsource bp, you can be yourself, contribute ideas, and build a meaningful career. You will join a collaborative, international organization guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.\n\nWe are committed to operating safely, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring our projects are developed and constructed sustainably and responsibly.\n\nLearn more about working at Lightsource bp:\nhttps://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/\n\nEqual opportunity\n\nLightsource bp is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity or neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.\n\nIndividuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to the Lightsource bp recruitment process.","datePosted":"2026-10-15T08:54:56.117Z","dateModified":"2026-10-15T08:54:56.117Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lightsourceb","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9f1affcf0e238d03c080c3f8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f1affcf0e238d03c080c3f8"}}