Designer/ CAD Drafter – Solar Projects

Nextpower; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional work environment

Personal and professional development

Competitive salary package

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower is seeking a Designer/CAD Drafter to support global solar projects from development through construction phases. You will develop tracker layouts, mechanical sets, construction plans, BOMs, and assist in value engineering, coordinating with regional teams to maintain design standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of CAD drafting experience, a BS or similar in engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, and fluent English and Spanish communication.

Formación

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Associates degree in related field at minimum.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Designer / CAD Drafter.
• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Fluent oral and written communication in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets.
• Review site information and design inputs; assist in product type selection based on conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers to update to new configurations and drafting standards; develop automation procedures.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on projects.
• Coordinate with regional designers to update product standards and design changes.
• Prioritize tasks to support internal and external customers.

Conocimientos

AutoCAD

MS Office

BOM

Drafting standards

Team collaboration

English/Spanish

Educación

BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Associates degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

The Designer/ CAD Drafter – Solar Projects will be working directly with key accounts located around the globe and to manage day to day issues on commercial and utility scale PV projects from the development stage to construction support. The position will work with a team of engineers and designers making all decisions relating to Design & Engineering f but not limited to: site plans, mechanical sheet sets, foundation drawings, bill of materials, value engineering, and various other design or engineering tasks and decisions to support project quoting and execution phases.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…

• You will provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets;


• Review pertinent site information, design inputs, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions;


• Work with a team of engineers updating to new product configurations and drafting standards and potentially developing automation procedures;


• Conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on an individual project basis


• Coordinate with NDesigners in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project related issues;


• Prioritize tasks to provide the best support to our internal and external customers.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering preferred;


• Associates degree in related field at minimum;


• 2-4 years of experience as a Designer / CAD Drafter


• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards;;


• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD;


• Strong organizational skills;


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;


• Self-motivated team player.



• Fluent oral and written communication in English and Spanish

Here are a few of our preferred experiences…

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil a plus;


• Knowledge of construction sheet sets and project design of PV plants a plus;


• Passion for solar a plus.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Professional and modern workenvironment;


• Access to personal and professionaldevelopment;


• Competitive salarypackage.

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.

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