Job Description:
Nextracker – Structural Engineer I
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Reporting: Manager, Structural Engineering
Work Type: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (C1/C2 level required)
Nextracker is the leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. Nextracker has been the number one global market-share solar tracker company with an average market share of 30% for seven years and counting, according to global research firms Wood Mackenzie and IHS Markit.
Nextracker pioneered smart solar tracking technology and continues to lead the industry with our design, engineering and software innovation. Our robust portfolio of intellectual property protects both our hardware and software products, and includes 132 mechanical patents, 52 electronics & controls patents, and 171 software-driven yield improvement patents.
We are a diverse group of technology innovators and clean energy activators. We are collaborative team players. We do the right thing. We are accountable and deliver results. We believe in equity and inclusion. We are committed to sustainability, decarbonization and a better tomorrow. At Nextracker, we are on a mission to be the most trusted and valued renewable energy company by delivering intelligent, reliable, and productive solar power.
About the Role
Nextracker is seeking a Structural Engineer I to join our Project Engineering Team in Mexico City, Mexico, supporting key accounts across the U.S. This position will be responsible for managing day-to-day structural engineering tasks for utility-scale PV projects from the development phase through construction.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, wind load calculations, steel design and component sizing, foundation sizing, and the preparation of structural documentation to support project quoting and engineering packages. The role will involve close coordination with cross-functional teams in the U.S., India, and other global offices including Sales, Project Management, and R&D.
Key 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/seal documents if required.
- Provide construction phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Nextracker products to support engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with structural/civil engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
- Manage schedules and review deliverables from structural and civil engineering consultants.
- Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextracker’s Design Services team.
Required Skills/ Expertise:
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
- Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, codes, and other applicable state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, and ACI.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis software (RISA, STAAD, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in advanced modal and dynamic analysis
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in the solar EPC industry.
- Demonstrated experience in structural design, including dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads, as well as steel structure design and construction documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), AutoCAD, LPILE/AllPile, and other structural analysis tools.
- Self-motivated team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for renewable energy and solar power is a plus.
- Fluent English is required to communicate effectively with clients, manage international projects, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and 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.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values 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.
