Structural Engineer II: Solar Project Design & Wind/Seismic

Nextracker; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering team in Nashville, TN. You will manage day‑to‑day structural engineering activities for utility‑scale PV projects from development through construction.

Responsibilities include wind/seismic/foundation analyses, steel/concrete design, and producing documentation to support quoting and engineering packages. Strong collaboration with regional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in EPC solar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state, with ability to obtain licensure in others.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural design calculations for solar tracker racking systems.
• Review site conditions and perform preliminary calculations for cost estimates.
• Prepare structural calculation packages and sign/seal documents as required.
• Provide construction support and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Collaborate with cross-regional teams to maintain design standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

AutoCAD

LPile/AllPile

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro/OpenSees

Python

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

LPile

AllPile

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

OpenSees

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering team in Nashville, TN. You will manage day‑to‑day structural engineering activities for utility‑scale PV projects from development through construction.

Responsibilities include wind/seismic/foundation analyses, steel/concrete design, and producing documentation to support quoting and engineering packages. Strong collaboration with regional teams is essential.