Structural Engineer

Nextpower; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Hyderabad, India is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to contribute to the development of its tracking products. You will perform design and analysis of tracker components, assess wind, seismic and other loads, and ensure compliance with relevant codes.

The role requires strong software skills (STAAD.Pro, ETABS, ANSYS) and programming ability to automate calculations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable structural solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering with excellent academic record.
• 3–5 years of experience in structural analysis using engineering software.
• Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, analysis, and design.
• Experience designing structural members per IS 800/IS 875, ASCE, ACI, and AISI.
• Experience with wind engineering, wind-load evaluation and testing.
• Proficiency in programming (Python or MATLAB) for design automation.
• Working knowledge of OpenSees/OpenSeesPy is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of Nextpower tracking products.
• Perform structural design and analysis of tracker components.
• Estimate and evaluate loading conditions including dead, live, wind, seismic.
• Perform wind speed and wind load calculations per IS 875 and ASCE 7.
• Design structures for wind and seismic forces, static and dynamic.
• Perform failure-mode analysis based on testing and field observations.
• Develop and maintain engineering calculation tools; support bids and sales.
• Apply programming to improve efficiency of structural workflows.
• Use structural engineering software for analyses (FEA, design optimization, dynamics).
• Validate analytical models against test data.

Skills

STAAD.Pro

SolidWorks

RISA

ETABS

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

OpenSees

FEA

Wind engineering

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

ETABS

ANSYS

OpenSees

RISA

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

Job description

• Contribute to the design and development of the next generation of Nextpower tracking products.
• Perform structural design and analysis of tracker components and evaluate their structural behaviour.
• Estimate and evaluate structural loading conditions, including dead, live, wind, snow, and seismic loads.
• Perform wind speed and wind load calculations for structures in accordance with applicable standards, including IS 875 and ASCE 7.
• Design structures and components for wind and seismic forces, considering both static and dynamic behaviour.
• Perform failure-mode analysis based on product testing, field observations, and reverse engineering.
• Perform member and connection design, including bolted, welded, and riveted connections, in accordance with applicable standards such as IS 800, IS 875, ASCE, ACI, and AISI.
• Support material testing, component testing, and reliability analysis of steel products.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standardized engineering calculation and design automation tools to support product development, bids, and sales activities.
• Apply programming and automation techniques to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of structural engineering workflows.
• Perform and manage engineering analyses using structural engineering software to solve problems involving structural and mechanical design, finite element analysis, design optimization, fatigue, structural dynamics, kinematics, vibration, and other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Develop and validate analytical and finite element models against test data where applicable.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, proposals, and technical papers.
• Participate in brainstorming and design-review sessions with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate concepts for future products.
• Develop and maintain engineering best practices that promote innovation, design consistency, and efficient product development.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of the structural design process.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering with excellent academic record
• (3-5) years of experience in structural analysis and engineering software such as Staadpro, SolidWorks, RISA, ETABS, ANSYS, or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, analysis, and design.
• Experience in the design of structural members, including columns, beams, plates, and girders, as well as connection design in accordance with applicable standards such as IS 800, IS 875, ASCE, ACI, and AISI.
• Strong engineering aptitude and intuition for structural and mechanical failure analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with structural steel, sheet metal, and/or cold-formed steel sections.
• Experience in wind engineering, wind-load evaluation, and/or wind testing.
• Experience with programming languages such such as Python or MATLAB, with an interest in engineering design automation.
• Working knowledge of Agentic AI frameworks and their potential application to engineering workflows.
• Experience with the Open Sees/Open Sees Py environment is a strong advantage.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the renewable energy industry is a plus.
• Experience developing structural engineering calculation tools or automated design workflows is preferred.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and software development practices for engineering applications is a plus.
• Experience with design thinking and strong technical presentation skills is highly desirable