Job Number: 300

External Description:

Nextracker is seeking a Structural Engineer I - Foundations to join our Project Engineering Team in Mexico City office supporting key accounts across the U.S. This position will be responsible for managing day-to-day structural engineering tasks for utility-scale PV projects from the development phase through construction.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, foundation calculations, steel design and component sizing, and the preparation of structural documentation to support project quoting and engineering packages. The role will involve close coordination with cross-functional teams in the U.S., India, and other global offices including Sales, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, and R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and calculations to ensure the integrity and safety of solar foundations based on project specific design parameters.
• Utilize RISA modeling and simulation software to optimize structural designs for solar foundations.
• Lead structural engineering efforts for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to EPC customers
• Ensure all structural designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards (i.e ASCE, etc)
• Coordinate with project managers and other engineers, from various companies to align structural design within overall project objectives.
• Manage the relationship between EPC customers and structural EOR partners throughout the project design lifecycle, with direction from the engineering manager.
• Work cross-functionally with the Applications Engineering & Testing teams, as well as the Product Development, Machines, and Business Development functions.
• Contribute to the growth of Nextracker’s Design Services team by supporting process improvement and team development efforts.

Required Skills/ Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Architectural or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally within the EPC solar industry.
• Hands-on experience in structural analysis and design, including dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads, design of steel and concrete structures, and development of construction documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), AutoCAD, and structural analysis tools, such as Lpile, Allpile or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in finite element analysis software (RISA 3D, STAAD, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and other applicable state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, AISI and ACI.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, or ability to obtain licensure in a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve design challenges.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines and a portfolio of projects
• Team-oriented and self-driven professional with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for renewable energy and solar power is a plus.

Job Number: NX-2520

Community / Marketing Title: Structural Engineer

Location_formattedLocationLong: Guadalajara, Mexico MX