Project Engineer

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Project Engineer in Fremont, CA, onsite, reporting to the Lead of Project Engineering. You will work with engineers and designers to manage design and engineering decisions for PV projects from development to construction support.

You will develop tracker layouts, BOMs, and construction plan sets, review site inputs, and coordinate with India and US teams to update standards and configurations for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience on commercial or utility-scale projects.
• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets.
• Review site information, design inputs, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers located in different regions to update product standards and drafting practices.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on a project basis.
• Coordinate with designers across regions to create and update product standards and resolve project issues.
• Learn topography and hydrology analyses to determine optimal tracker placement.
• Prioritize tasks to support internal and external customers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced enviro

Education

BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer | Fremont, CA - Onsite

In this position, you will report to the Lead of Project Engineering, located in Fremont, CA. Working directly with key accounts located around the globe and to manage day to day issues on commercial and utility scale PV projects from the development stage to construction support.

The position will work with a team of engineers and designers making all decisions relating to Design & Engineering for Nextpower's projects including but not limited to: site plans, mechanical sheet sets, foundation drawings, bill of materials, value engineering, and various other design or engineering tasks and decisions to support project quoting and execution phases. Further this position will be interfacing with engineering teams located in the US and India as well as Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams at Nextpower's offices around the world.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets
• Review pertinent site information, design inputs, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions
• Work with a team of engineers located in our India office updating to new product configurations and drafting standards and potentially developing automation procedures
• Conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on an individual project basis
• Coordinate with Nextpower's Designers in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project related issues
• Learn topography analysis, hydrology analysis, in order to determine best tracker placement
• Prioritize tasks to provide the best support to our internal and external customers

Requirements

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or related, preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience supporting commercial or utility-scale projects, preferably within the solar or renewable energy industry
• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated team player

Preferred Experience

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil a plus
• Knowledge of construction sheet sets and project design of PV plants a plus
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the solar industry preferred
• Passion for solar a plus

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.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

The annual salary range for this position is $115K to $130K.