Job Description:
Nextpower – Structural Engineer I
Location : Sorocaba, Brazil
Reporting : Director of Civil - Geotechnical Engineering
Work Type: Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day remote
Language Proficiency : Fluent in English (C1/C2 level required)
Nextpower is the leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. Nextpower has been the number one global market-share solar tracker company with an average market share of 30% for seven years and counting, according to global research firms Wood Mackenzie and IHS Markit.
Nextpower pioneered smart solar tracking technology and continues to lead the industry with our design, engineering and software innovation. Our robust portfolio of intellectual property protects both our hardware and software products, and includes 132 mechanical patents, 52 electronics & controls patents, and 171 software-driven yield improvement patents.
At Nextpower, we are on a mission to be the most trusted and valued renewable energy company by delivering intelligent, reliable, and productive solar power. We are a diverse group of technology innovators and clean energy activators. We are collaborative team players, accountable and deliver results. We are committed to sustainability, decarbonization and a better tomorrow.
About the Role
Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer I to join our Project Engineering Team , supporting key accounts across the U.S and North America markets. This position will be responsible for managing day-to-day structural engineering tasks for foundations of utility-scale PV projects from the development phase through construction.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, wind load calculations, steel design, component sizing, foundation sizing, structural tool development 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, and R&D.
Key Responsibilities
Produce civil and structural design documentation, including drawings and calculations.
Support the project development phase by reviewing site information, performing calculations, and contributing to cost estimations.
Perform structural analyses for wind, seismic, and foundation loads, and prepare corresponding calculations and reports; sign/seal documents if required.
Provide construction phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of Nextpower products to support engineering decisions.
Collaborate with structural/Geotechnical/civil engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
Manage schedules and review deliverables from structural and Foundation engineering consultants.
Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextpower’s Design Services team.
Occasional sites visit to supervise Geotech investigations, foundation installation and pile load testing.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
