Job Title: Structural Engineer I — Location: Sorocaba, Brazil — Reporting to: Director of Civil - Geotechnical Engineering — Work type: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Responsibilities
* Produce civil and structural design documentation, including drawings and calculations.
* Support the project development phase by reviewing site information, performing calculations, and contributing to cost estimations.
* Perform structural analyses for wind, seismic, and foundation loads, and prepare corresponding calculations and reports; sign or seal documents if required.
* Provide construction phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of Nextpower products to support engineering decisions.
* Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, and civil engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
* Manage schedules and review deliverables from structural and foundation engineering consultants.
* Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextpower’s Design Services team.
* Occasional site visits to supervise geotechnical investigations, foundation installation, and pile load testing.
Qualifications & Skills
* BS in Structural Engineering with emphasis on Foundations; MS in Structural Engineering is a plus.
* Minimum of 2 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in the solar EPC industry.
* Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, codes, and guidelines, including IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, and ACI.
* Proficiency in finite element analysis software such as RISA, STAAD, or equivalent.
* Proficiency in advanced modal and dynamic analysis.
* Demonstrated experience in structural design, including dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads; steel structure design and construction documentation.
* Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), AutoCAD, and foundation tools such as LPILE/AllPile, RISA foundation, STAAD foundations, Plaxis, and other structural analysis tools.
* Programming language proficiency is a plus.
* Self‑motivated team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Passion for renewable energy and solar power is a plus.
* Fluent English (C1/C2 level required) .
Nextpower is a leading provider of integrated solar tracking and software solutions in utility‑scale and ground‑mounted distributed generation projects worldwide. The company fosters a collaborative and accountable culture, values sustainability and decarbonization, and encourages contributions to the global energy transition.
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