The Director Project Engineering will be based in Hyderabad India In this position you will report to the Senior Director Project Engineering This position will be responsible for managing the structural engineering team for utility-scale PV projects from the development phase through construction Along with the structural engineering team the Director of Project Engineering will manager a team of cross functional engineers ranging from PV power plant design engineers civil engineers and performance engineers Responsibilities include but are not limited to steel design and component sizing foundation calculations advanced structural tool development 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 Mechanical Engineering and R D Watch Culture is our Passion to learn more about us 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 will do Directing the design team Structural Electrical Civil in Hyderabad and support regions Perform detailed structural analysis and calculations to ensure the integrity and safety of solar structures based on project specific design parameters Develop advanced structural analysis tools in coordination with the R D and software teams Coordination with third party experts in wind tunnel testing component analysis and lifecycle testing Lead structural engineering efforts for multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely and efficient delivery to EPC customers Ensure all structural designs comply with local state and federal regulations as well as industry standards i e ASCE etc Coordinate with project managers and other engineers from various companies to align structural design within overall project objectives Manage the relationship between EPC customers and structural EOR partners throughout the project design lifecycle with direction from the engineering manager Work cross-functionally with the Applications Engineering Testing teams as well as the Product Development Machines and Business Development functions Contribute to the growth of Nextpower s Design Services team by supporting process improvement and team development efforts Here is some of what you will need required Master s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent from IIT s NIT s Tier 1 Engineering colleges Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering ideally within the EPC solar industry Hands-on experience in structural analysis and design including dead live snow wind and seismic loads design of steel and concrete structures and development of construction documents Advanced proficiency in finite element analysis software RISA 3D STAAD or equivalent Experience in static and dynamic structural analysis of solar tracker structures Strong knowledge of engineering standards codes and other applicable state and federal guidelines including but not limited to IBC ASCE ASTM AISC AISI and ACI Professional Engineering PE license in multiple states Experience in Software Development Machine Learning and or Artificial Intelligence preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve design challenges Adaptable to travel 20 travel involved Here are a few of our preferred experiences Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines and a portfolio of projects Team-oriented and self-driven professional with excellent communication and collaboration skills Passion for renewable energy and solar power is a plus 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