Solar Project Engineer - Onsite Fremont

Nextpower LLC, USA; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Bonuses

Stock options

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Project Engineer for Fremont, CA, onsite, reporting to the Lead of Project Engineering. You will work with engineers and designers on design and engineering for utility-scale PV projects from development to construction support.

You will develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, BOMs, and support value engineering while coordinating with global teams across the US and India. A BS in engineering and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience on commercial or utility-scale projects (solar/renewables preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.

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 product types based on site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers in India to update product configurations and drafting standards.
• Conduct value engineering to reduce project costs.
• Coordinate with Designers in other regions to update product standards and design changes.
• Learn topography and hydrology analysis to determine tracker placement and priority tasks.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Drafting standards

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Project Engineer for Fremont, CA, onsite, reporting to the Lead of Project Engineering. You will work with engineers and designers on design and engineering for utility-scale PV projects from development to construction support.

You will develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, BOMs, and support value engineering while coordinating with global teams across the US and India. A BS in engineering and 3–5 years of experience are required.