Civil Engineer Earthworks Expert

Nextracker Spain; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the solar energy sector is seeking a Civil Engineer Earthworks Expert to join their European Engineering Team in Madrid. The role focuses on civil engineering for utility-scale PV projects, emphasizing earthworks design and optimization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in civil and geotechnical engineering, with programming knowledge as a valuable plus.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in earthworks design and civil engineering.
• Solid understanding of European civil engineering codes and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead civil engineering efforts for PV projects across Europe.
• Analyze site-specific data and define grading strategies.
• Create and review grading plans and technical specifications.

Conocimientos

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Descripción del empleo

Location :

Madrid, Spain (Office)

Reporting to :

Senior Engineering Manager Europe

Company Overview

Founded in 2013, NEXTracker is a leading Sketch-to-Scale solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With projects and offices across six continents, NEXTracker is an established leader in the ground-mount solar and storage industries, recognized as one of the Top Workplaces for 2023 by the San Francisco Chronicle. We are a cutting-edge technology company seeking passionate individuals to join our innovative team. Nextracker is not just creating solar tracking solutions but also shaping the future of sustainable energy. Join a market leader that values talent, service excellence, and innovation as core to our growth and culture. With experienced management, leading products, and a strong technology roadmap, NEXTracker is making a significant impact on the future power plant landscape.

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil Engineer Earthworks Expert to join our European Engineering Team in Madrid, supporting utility-scale PV projects across Europe. This role focuses on civil engineering aspects of solar plants, emphasizing earthworks design, grading optimization, and constructability assessments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil and geotechnical engineering, experience in large-scale infrastructure projects in Europe, and strong analytical and technical skills. Programming knowledge (e.g., VBA or Python) is a valuable plus for automating and improving design workflows.

Responsibilities

1. Lead civil engineering efforts focused on earthworks design and optimization for PV projects across Europe.
2. Analyze site-specific data (topography, geotechnical reports) and define grading and earthworks strategies to minimize cut/fill and costs.
3. Create and review grading plans, civil drawings, technical specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
4. Conduct slope stability and drainage analysis in collaboration with geotechnical experts.
5. Coordinate and interpret geotechnical investigations, site surveys, and laboratory results.
6. Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, and project engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible solutions.
7. Support construction activities and site teams by providing technical input and resolving civil-related issues.
8. Develop, maintain, and improve internal tools and templates for earthworks design; contribute to process automation using Excel VBA, C#, or Python where applicable.
9. Participate in standardization initiatives and share best practices across global engineering teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (specialization in Earthworks or Geotechnics preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in earthworks design and civil engineering on infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Solid understanding of European civil engineering codes and standards, including Eurocode 7 and local permitting frameworks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and earthworks modeling tools.
• Familiarity with slope stability and drainage software (e.g., GeoStudio, PLAXIS).
• Experience working in international, multidisciplinary environments.
• Programming skills in VBA, C#, or Python are a strong plus.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Availability to occasionally travel to project sites across Europe.

Company Values & Culture

At Nextracker, we are leading the energy transition by providing comprehensive solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, along with strategic services to maximize their value. Our talented global teams are transforming PV plant performance daily with smart technology, data monitoring, and analysis services.

Sustainability is a core part of our business values and operations, based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative, and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our mission to deliver smart solar and software solutions, and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Key Skills

Microstation, FEA, Construction Experience, Data Collection, Production Design, Microsoft Word, CAD, Drafting, Microsoft Exchange, AutoCAD, Hydraulics, NavisWorks

Additional Details

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1