Project Engineer II

Project Engineering at Nextpower supports commercial and utility-scale PV projects from development through construction support. This onsite role in Nashville, TN is built for engineers who want to deepen their professional expertise through real project design work, collaboration across engineering teams, and continuous improvement efforts. You will develop designs, review inputs, resolve engineering issues, and help deliver construction-ready plan sets that align with established engineering standards.

What you will do

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets in accordance with established engineering standards and procedures.
• Review site information and design inputs, identify routine design considerations, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, including the India office, to implement new product configurations and drafting standards, and support defined automation or process-improvement activities.
• Support value engineering by analyzing project information, identifying practical design alternatives, and recommending cost-reduction opportunities within established guidelines.
• Coordinate with Nextpower designers and engineers in other regions to implement product standards, design changes, and solutions for project-related issues.
• Apply learned techniques in basic topography and hydrology analysis to support tracker placement and project design decisions; escalate complex or non-routine conditions as appropriate.
• Prioritize day-to-day assignments with limited instruction, communicate status and issues, and provide responsive support to internal and external customers.

What you will bring

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (or related) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years working knowledge of engineering and drafting standards, with the ability to apply established procedures to routine and moderately scoped assignments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD, including the ability to create and revise engineering drawings and documentation with appropriate review.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and determine appropriate action for varied, routine-to-moderately complex issues.
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships and collaborate effectively to resolve project, procedure, or transaction-related issues.
• Ability to tie basic knots and demonstrated familiarity with more complex knots, as required for field or project activities.

Tools and technologies

• MS Office
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred experience

• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction sheet sets and PV plant project design is a plus.
• Solar or renewable energy industry experience is preferred.
• Passion for solar is a plus.