Commercial Engineering Intern

Commercial Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewable energy, built on our strong track record in solar development. For more than a decade, we have been advancing sustainable and responsible energy solutions by delivering affordable, reliable, large-scale solar and energy storage projects around the world.

Our growing business continues to innovate and invest in technologies and partnerships that accelerate the energy transition. Our teams focus on delivering projects that support long-term sustainable growth, energy security, and decarbonization.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. These values guide how we work with colleagues, communities, and partners around the world.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024, further strengthening our ability to scale renewable energy globally.

About the Role

The Commercial Engineering Summer Intern will support the U.S. Commercial Engineering team in advancing our pipeline of solar and energy storage projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in design review, technical analysis, and engineering process optimization, all of which are essential to ensuring our projects meet both technical and commercial standards.

Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers to evaluate design deliverables, analyze project data, identify compliance requirements, and improve engineering workflows. This role offers valuable exposure to how renewable energy projects progress from early concept through detailed design and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design review activities by verifying that engineering deliverables meet project criteria and technical specifications
• Conduct data analysis and gap analysis to identify compliance requirements, permitting obligations, and equipment specifications
• Assist in validating that project designs align with permit conditions and regulatory requirements
• Support engineering process optimization initiatives to improve workflow efficiency
• Develop or enhance data analysis and visualization tools using Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages
• Compile and organize technical documentation, design packages, and project data to support ongoing design reviews
• Participate in design review meetings and contribute data-driven insights to engineering discussions
• Document findings, recommendations, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement in project delivery

Required Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program (junior or senior year preferred) in one of the following:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Experience & Knowledge

• Familiarity with renewable energy development, solar technology, or energy storage systems (coursework or project experience acceptable)
• Understanding of engineering design standards and technical specifications
• Exposure to design review methodologies
• Basic knowledge of permitting requirements or regulatory frameworks relevant to renewable energy projects
• Experience organizing and analyzing technical or engineering data

Skills

• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent for reviewing engineering drawings
• Familiarity with GIS or geospatial analysis tools for site assessment and project mapping
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Programming or scripting ability in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or gaps in technical documentation

Internship Details

• Start Date: Early June 2026
• End Date: Early August 2026
• Length: Approximately 10 weeks
• Schedule: ~40 hours per week
• Compensation: $20 per hour
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid — interns must work three days per week in the office in Austin, Denver, or San Francisco.

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.  

Why You’ll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.

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.