Structural Engineer II — Solar Project Design & Analysis

Nextpower; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering team in Nashville, TN, supporting US accounts. You will manage daily structural engineering activities for utility-scale PV projects, including wind/seismic/foundation analyses, and preparation of structural documentation for quoting and packages.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Eng, 3+ years in structural engineering (PE preferred), and hands-on design experience with AutoCAD and FE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in EPC solar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural design calculations for solar tracker racking systems.
• Review site conditions, perform preliminary structural calculations, and contribute to cost estimates.
• Conduct structural analyses for wind, seismic, and foundation loads; prepare calculation packages; sign and seal documents as required.
• Provide construction support, including RFIs and submittal reviews.
• Develop knowledge of Nextpower products to inform design and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑regional structural and civil teams to maintain standards, specs, templates, and tools.
• Manage engineering schedules and review deliverables from external consultants.
• Support process improvement and team development within Design Services.

Skills

3+ years experience

PE license

IBC/ASCE/ASTM knowledge

Python programming

team collaboration

wind/seismic/Foundation loads analysis

finite element analysis

structural design

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

LPile

AllPile

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

OpenSees

Excel

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering team in Nashville, TN, supporting US accounts. You will manage daily structural engineering activities for utility-scale PV projects, including wind/seismic/foundation analyses, and preparation of structural documentation for quoting and packages.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Eng, 3+ years in structural engineering (PE preferred), and hands-on design experience with AutoCAD and FE