Assistant Foundation Engineer - Solar PV Foundations

Nextpower; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 420.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower is a leading solar tracker and software solutions provider seeking an Assistant Foundation Engineer in Mexico City. You will join our Project Engineering Team, supporting key accounts across the U.S.

and North America, handling foundations of utility-scale PV projects from development to construction. Responsibilities include wind/seismic/load calculations, foundation sizing, tool development, and documentation for project quotes.

Formación

• BS in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering with emphasis on Foundations.
• MS in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Proficiency in international codes such as IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, and ACI.
• Finite element analysis software experience (RISA, STAAD, or equivalent).
• Experience with wind, dead, live, snow, seismic loads; steel design and docs.
• MS Office (Excel) and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Foundation tools: LPILE/AllPile, Risa Foundation, Staad Foundations, Plaxis.
• Programming knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Fluent English required.

Responsabilidades

• Produce civil and structural design documentation, including drawings and calculations.
• Support the project development phase by reviewing site information, performing calculations, and contributing to cost estimations.
• Perform structural analyses for wind, seismic, and foundation loads, and prepare corresponding calculations and reports; sign/seal documents if required.
• Provide construction phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Nextpower products to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with structural/Geotechnical/civil engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
• Manage schedules and review deliverables from structural and Foundation engineering consultants.
• Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextpower’s Design Services team.
• Occasional site visits to supervise Geotech investigations, foundation installation and pile load testing.

Conocimientos

Structural engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Foundations design

Finite element analysis

AutoCAD

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

BS in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Herramientas

RISA

STAAD

Plaxis

LPILE/AllPile

Descripción del empleo

Nextpower is a leading solar tracker and software solutions provider seeking an Assistant Foundation Engineer in Mexico City. You will join our Project Engineering Team, supporting key accounts across the U.S.

and North America, handling foundations of utility-scale PV projects from development to construction. Responsibilities include wind/seismic/load calculations, foundation sizing, tool development, and documentation for project quotes.