Summary
The Intern will support the Global Portfolio Planning team in analyzing and improving data visibility across the company’s project portfolio. This role will involve working with project data across the full lifecycle of assets — from development to construction and operations — helping to consolidate data sources, improve reporting, and develop analytical tools using the Microsoft ecosystem. This internship offers hands‑on experience with real business data, exposure to multiple teams across the organization, and the opportunity to contribute to automation and data‑driven decision making within a global renewable energy company.
Based in London, our internship program starts on the 1st June 2026 and will end on August 21st 2026.
Responsibilities of the Role
1. Support the development of a Global Asset Register, consolidating project data across development, construction, and operational assets.
2. Assist with data consolidation and cleaning, including loading datasets into the company’s Data Cloud (Snowflake) and integrating data from internal systems and other business platforms.
3. Contribute to the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards to improve visibility of the global project portfolio.
4. Support the improvement and global rollout of a Development Cost Allocation Tool (DCAT, developed in Power BI) across the three regions EMEA, APAC, and AMER.
5. Help document data models, dashboards, and reporting processes to ensure transparency and maintainability.
6. Work with stakeholders across development, construction, finance, and operations teams to understand data requirements and improve reporting capabilities.
7. Assist in exploring opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements using tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, and other Microsoft technologies.
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Experience & Knowledge Required
8. Basic understanding of data analysis and data visualisation concepts, including how to interpret datasets and present insights clearly.
9. Power BI knowledge is required, with an interest in building dashboards and working with business intelligence and data analytics tools.
10. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail when working with data, along with an interest in understanding how large organizations manage project portfolios and infrastructure development.
11. Interest in the renewable energy sector and the energy transition, with curiosity about how large-scale renewable projects are developed and built.
12. Data engineering or data management exposure is an advantage, but not essential.
Skills Required
13. Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
14. Ability to work with data in Excel and structured datasets.
15. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
16. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
17. Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced business environment.
Education Required
Currently studying as:
18. Computer Science or related disciplines
19. Data Analytics
20. Engineering
21. Energy Systems
22. Economics
23. Business or Finance
24. Mathematics / Statistic
Personal Qualities
25. Proactive problem solver with a strong willingness to learn through hands‑on experience.
26. Motivated and driven to contribute meaningfully in a fast‑paced environment.
27. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
28. Curious and adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn new tools, concepts, and processes.
29. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams and act as a bridge between business and data teams.
30. Interest in improving processes through efficiency, automation, and new ideas.
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.
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