Project Engineer

Location: Mexico City, Mexico – MEX

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

Project Engineer | Mexico City, MX - Onsite

In this position, you will report to the Manager of Project Engineering, located in Nashville, TN.

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. 

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do… 

• 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 

Experience Required:

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or related, preferred 

• 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 

Here are a few of our preferred experiences… 

• 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.

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