Project Engineer

Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA · Hybrid

About this role

Job Description:

At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextpower.

The Project Engineer will be based in São Paulo or Sorocaba, Brazil. In this position, you will report to the regional manager of Project Engineering. 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 CAD 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, India and Spain as well as Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams at Nextpower’s offices around the world.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Demonstrates:

  • Passionate drive to innovate and create;

  • Integrity to the core;

  • Enthusiastic customer focus;

  • Consistent interactive teamwork;

  • Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

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.

Here Is Some Of What You’ll Need (required)…

  • BS in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering preferred;

  • Associates degree in related field at minimum;

  • 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.


Location: São Paulo / Sorocaba / Hybrid
Reporting: Sr. Manager, Project Engineering, LATAM

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.

We are Nextpower

Company at a glance

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains. Our integrated solutions are designed to streamline project execution, increase energy yield and long-term reliability, and enhance customer ROI. Building on over a decade of technology and market leadership, the company delivers intelligent power generation systems and services to meet rapidly expanding global electricity demand. Nextpower partners with the world’s leading energy companies to power what’s next.

Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustrySolar Electric Power Generation
Location
Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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