Commercial Engineering Intern
Job Title: Intern
Department: Commercial Engineering – EMEA
Location: Madrid
Reporting to: Senior 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 operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.
We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.
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 1st 2026 to August 31st 2026. 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.
Responsibilities of the Role
• Assist in the design, planning, optimization and execution of solar projects.
• Support engineering teams in the day-to-day tasks, preparing layouts, analyzing technical data, and reviewing project specifications.
• Conduct research on solar, wind and BESS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, construction, and business development.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and quality assurance tasks.
• Work with software tools for simulations, calculations, and documentation.
• Attend training sessions, workshops and team meetings as needed
• Provide general support for engineering tasks as needed.
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Experience & Knowledge Required
• Basic understanding of renewable energy or electrical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with engineering software (AutoCAD, PVsyst, or similar) is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and organizational skills.
Personal Qualities
• Team player
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to independently problem solve
• Ability to work in a proactive and well-organized manner
• Highly adaptable with ability to learn quickly
• Able to promote a positive and inclusive working culture within the team
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 projects are responsible.
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: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.
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.
For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/