Civil Engineer

Nextpower Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our solar and infrastructure team. You will design terrain grading, earthwork, drainage, and tracker layout integration, collaborating with electrical and structural teams to optimize plant layout.

The role emphasizes Civil 3D modelling, site surveys review, and ensuring buildability while controlling costs with efficient earthwork and slope analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical engineering with 2–5 years of Civil 3D experience.
• Proficiency in CAD environments and drafting standards.
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform terrain grading design and earthwork estimation to optimize costs.
• Model and align tracker rows using Civil 3D to meet tilt constraints.
• Review geotechnical and site reports to refine constructability and RFI responses.

Skills

Terrain design

Civil 3D modelling

Earthwork optimization

Drainage planning

Tracker layout coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Grading analysis

Slope analysis

Site surveying

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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.