Job Description:

The Structural Engineer will be based in Hyderabad. In this position, you will report to the Senior Structural Engineer. Candidate would be working on utility scale PV tracker projects from the development stage to construction support. 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 this video to learn why Nextracker is more than just a place to work.

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, 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)

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering with excellent academic record with (3-5)years of experience in designing steel structural systems including detailed engineering.
• Very good knowledge of structural engineering codes and design methodology
• 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
• Experience in Open Sees environment is a big plus.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

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

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.

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