Hybrid Solar Structural Engineer Foundations & Wind Analysis

Nextpower; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Mexico City, Mexico is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering Team, supporting US and North America markets. You will manage day-to-day structural tasks for foundations of utility-scale PV projects from development through construction.

Responsibilities include wind and seismic analyses, steel sizing, documentation, RFIs, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams across regions.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural Engineering with emphasis on Foundations; MS a plus.
• Knowledge of international engineering standards (IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, ACI).
• Experience with wind, seismic, dead/live loads and foundation design.
• 3+ years in structural engineering, preferably solar EPC.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and AutoCAD.
• Finite element software such as RISA/STAAD or equivalent.
• Foundation tools: LPILE, AllPile, Risa Foundation, Staad Foundations, Plaxis.
• English fluency for international projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil/structural design documents including drawings and calculations.
• Review site information, perform calculations, and contribute to cost estimations.
• Perform wind, seismic, and foundation analyses and prepare reports.
• Support construction phase with RFIs and submittals.
• Coordinate with US/India/global offices on standards and tools.
• Manage schedules and review deliverables from consultants.
• Support expansion of Nextpower Design Services team.
• Occasional site visits for Geotech and foundation work.

Skills

English (fluent)

Teamwork

Communication

Structural design

Foundation design

Wind/seismic analysis

Excel

AutoCAD

Finite element software

Education

BS in Structural Engineering with emphasis on Foundations

MS in Structural Engineering (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Excel

RISA

STAAD

Plaxis

LPILE/AllPile

Risa Foundation

Job description

Nextpower in Mexico City, Mexico is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering Team, supporting US and North America markets. You will manage day-to-day structural tasks for foundations of utility-scale PV projects from development through construction.

Responsibilities include wind and seismic analyses, steel sizing, documentation, RFIs, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams across regions.