Assistant Foundation Engineer

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 Nextpower products to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with structural/Geotechnical/civil engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
• Manage schedules and review deliverables from structural and Foundation engineering consultants.
• Support the ongoing development and expansion of Nextpower’s Design Services team.
• Occasional sites visit to supervise Geotech investigations, foundation installation and pile load testing.
• Required Skills/ Expertise: BS in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering with emphasis on Foundations. MS in any Civil Engineering is a plus. Good 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 Minimum of 3 years of structural/Geotechnical 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, Proficiency in foundation tools like LPILE/AllPile, Risa foundation, Staad foundations, Plaxis and other tools. Proficiency in programming languages is a plus. 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.
• BS in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering with emphasis on Foundations. MS in any Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Good 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
• Minimum of 3 years of structural/Geotechnical 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,
• Proficiency in foundation tools like LPILE/AllPile, Risa foundation, Staad foundations, Plaxis and other tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages is a plus.
• 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 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.