Civil Engineer

Nextpower LLC, USA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower LLC, USA, is seeking a Civil Engineer based in Hyderabad to design terrain, grading, and drainage for solar tracker projects. You will collaborate with civil and automation managers to ensure precise Civil 3D modelling and compliant earthwork planning.

The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical with 2–5 years' Civil 3D experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality drafting standards and clear communication.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical is required.
• Proficient in Civil 3D commands or equivalent CAD environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good drafting and detailing standards knowledge.
• Very good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Terrain & Grading Design: desktop assessments and design cost-effective land grading and terracing for solar tracker slope tolerances.
• Civil 3D Modelling: build ground surfaces, alignments, and corridors to align tracker rows with tilt constraints.
• Earthwork Optimization: analyze and balance cut-and-fill volumes to minimize earthwork and costs.
• Drainage & Stormwater Planning: design site-specific stormwater systems and erosion controls.
• Tracker Layout Integration: verify pile/foundation placement with electrical/structural teams to avoid inter-row shading.
• Cross-functional Coordination: review geotechnical, hydrological, and topographical surveys for constructability and RFIs.

Skills

Civil 3D proficiency

Multitasking

Drafting & detailing

Communication skills

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description: The Civil Engineer will be based in Hyderabad. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Civil & Automation. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Passionate drive to innovate and create Integrity to the core Enthusiastic customer focus Consistent interactive teamwork Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Glimpse of what you will do:

• Terrain & Grading Design: Perform desktop assessments and design cost-effective land grading, levelling, and terracing strategies tailored specifically to solar tracker slope tolerances.
• Civil 3D Modelling: Build intelligent existing and proposed ground surfaces, alignments, and corridors using AutoCAD Civil 3D to align tracker rows with optimal tilt constraints.
• Earthwork Optimization: Analyses and calculate precise cut-and-fill volumes, minimizing soil disturbance and balancing earthwork to curb construction costs.
• Drainage & Stormwater Planning: Design site-specific stormwater management systems, erosion control measures, and access road networks running parallel or perpendicular to tracker arrays.
• Tracker Layout Integration: Collaborate with electrical and structural teams to verify pile/foundation placement, ensuring tracker rotational clearance over varied topography without inter-row shading.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Review geotechnical, hydrological, and topographical survey reports to refine constructability and issue Request for Information (RFI) responses during construction.

Tasks to be perform on day-to-day activity – Grading Analysis, Slope Analysis, Detailed Slope analysis with contour study for the site.

Required:

• B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical with (2-5) years of experience in Civil 3D Software Handling.
• Through knowledge of Civil 3D commands or any other equivalent CAD environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good knowledge on drafting and detailing standards.
• Very good communication skills

Preferred Experiences:

• Experience in solar industry is preferred but not compulsory
• VBA (Optional)
• Auto Lisp (Optional)
• Python (Optional)
• C# (Optional)

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.

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.