Structural engineer

Nextpower is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team in Sydney, Australia. The role works directly with key accounts across Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia, managing day-to-day structural engineering activities on utility-scale PV projects from the development phase through construction support. The position is responsible for structural engineering decisions across Nextpower projects, including load calculations, steel design, component sizing, foundation sizing, structural tool development and preparation of structural documentation to support project quoting and detailed engineering packages. The role also interfaces with engineering teams in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and India, as well as internal Sales, Project Management and R&D teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural design documentation, including drawings and calculations.
• Perform structural analyses for structure loading/demand/capacity and prepare corresponding calculations and reports.
• Provide construction‐phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Support the project development phase by reviewing site information, performing calculations, and contributing to cost estimations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Nextpower products to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Structural/Geotechnical/Civil Engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
• Develop new structural design tools to expedite the design process.
• Occasional site visits to complete structural inspections.
• Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextpower's Design Services team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable local engineering standards, codes, and guidelines, including AS/NZS standards.
• Knowledge of international engineering standards and codes such as IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, and ACI is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design of steel structures, including calculation of dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads; detailed design of steel structures; and production of design construction documentation.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (RISA, STAAD, or equivalent).
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis is advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in programming languages is advantageous.
• Self‐motivated team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for renewable energy and solar power is advantageous.

Desired Attributes

• Passionate drive to innovate and create.
• Integrity to the core.
• Enthusiastic customer focus.
• Consistent interactive teamwork.
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

About the Company

Nextpower drives 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 portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping customers capture the full value of solar power. Together we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.