Job Description

At Nextracker, 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 Nextracker.
At Nextracker, 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 Nextracker.
The Structural Engineer will be based in Hyderabad, India. Onboarding will be virtual for the time being with occasional socially distanced meetings at a Nextracker office. In this position, you will report to the Manager. The candidate would be working on utility-scale PV tracker projects from the development stage to construction support. The candidate will work on, including but not limited to, loading analysis, structural design, foundation design, value engineering, and various other engineering tasks, to support project quoting and execution phases. Further, the candidate will be interfacing with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams at NEXTracker’s offices around the world. Watch
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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:

• Estimate loading conditions - Dead load, Snow load, Live load, Wind load, Seismic load.
• Perform Wind pressure calculations for structures using ASCE 7, IS 875, EC1, or any other country-specific standards.
• Design the structures and components for wind and seismic forces (static and dynamic)
• Detailed connection design bolted, welded, and riveted as per IS800, IS875, ASCE, ACI, and AISI.
• Work on developing automation tools using VBA, Python
• Work with the local team to conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs.
• Coordinate with NEXTracker's Structural/Civil Engineers/Designers in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project-related issues
• Provide construction support; RFIs and submittals

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• Very good knowledge of structural engineering codes and design methodology
• At least 3+ years of experience in designing Steel structural systems including detailed engineering. Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not compulsory
• Proficiency in structural engineering software such as Staad Pro, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000
• Good knowledge of dynamic analysis and design
• Experience in manual design (Columns/Beams/Plates/Girders) and connection details as per IS800, IS801, IS875, ASCE, ACI, and AISI.
• Good communication skills

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• BTech / MTech / MS in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects
• Self-motivated team player
• Programming languages VBA / Python
• Experience in the renewable industry is a plus.

Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Nextracker does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of : age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
Nextracker provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: accesibility@flextronics.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within NX will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Thank you for considering a career with Nextracker.











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Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing:
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