Job Title: HV Engineering Intern
Department: Grid EMEA
Location: Madrid
Reporting to: Head of Interconnection Engineering, EMEA
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)
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.
Summary
- As an Engineering Intern within the Grid & Interconnection team, you will support the development and implementation of engineering assurance processes, as well as the structuring and analysis of technical knowledge across multiple renewable energy projects and geographies.
- Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to the creation of centralized repositories for engineering documentation, technical specifications, and project data, enabling standardisation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-voltage infrastructure design (including substations and transmission lines), technical documentation management, and engineering governance within an international renewable energy environment.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Support the development and implementation of an Engineering Assurance framework, contributing to the definition of processes, checklists, and quality control mechanisms for engineering deliverables.
- Assist in the creation and structuring of a centralised repository of engineering documentation, including designs, technical reports, and lessons learned from existing projects.
- Analyse existing project documentation to identify key patterns, best practices, and areas for standardisation across different countries and technologies.
- Contribute to the development of a technical specifications repository, ensuring alignment with international standards and adaptability to local regulatory requirements.
- Support engineering activities related to the design of high-voltage infrastructure, including substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable systems.
- Assist in reviewing engineering designs and documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to organise, visualise, and communicate technical information in a clear and structured manner.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools and workflows for engineering data management and knowledge sharing.
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Experience & Knowledge Required
- Academic background or coursework in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transmission lines (overhead and underground), and grid connection infrastructure.
- Foundational knowledge or strong interest in protection and control systems, including protection schemes, relays, and substation automation.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and their role in monitoring and control of electrical networks is considered a plus.
- Exposure to engineering design principles, technical documentation, or electrical layouts through academic projects or internships.
- Interest in grid interconnection of renewable energy projects, including technical aspects of integrating generation assets into existing networks
Skills Required
- Strong technical mindset with the ability to understand and interpret engineering concepts and documentation.
- Strong interest in electrical engineering, particularly in high-voltage systems, control and protection schemes, and SCADA systems.
- Ability to read, understand, and structure technical documentation, including electrical diagrams, specifications, and engineering reports.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarise and present technical information clearly and concisely.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Proficient in English; knowledge of an additional European language is a plus.
Education Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a closely related field
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/
