Job Description:
The CAD Designer will be based in Mexico City, Mexico. In this position, you will report to the Manager, CAD Design. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide design support to the Project Engineers. The position will interact with a team of engineers making all decisions relating to Design & Engineering for Nextpower’s projects including, but not limited to: site plans, mechanical sheet sets, foundation drawings, bill of materials, wind loading analysis, value engineering, and various other design or engineering tasks and decisions to support project quoting and execution phases. Further, this position will be potentially interfacing with engineering teams located in the US and India as well as Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams at Nextpower’s offices around the world.
What a typical day looks like:
- You will provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets;
- 2-5 Years of experience in project design
- Review pertinent site information, design inputs, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions;
- You will work with a team of engineers located in our India office updating to new product configurations and drafting standards and potentially developing automation procedures;
- Work with the Project Engineering team to conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on an individual project basis;
- Coordinate with Nextpower's Designers in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project related issues;
- Learn topography analysis, hydrology analysis, in order to determine best tracker placement.
Here is some of what you’ll need:
- BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering preferred;
- Associates degree in related field at minimum;
- Thorough knowledge of drafting standards;
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, & AutoCAD Civil;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Self-motivated team player.
Here are a few of our preferred experiences…
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the solar industry preferred;
- Knowledge of construction sheet sets and project design of PV plants a plus;
- Passion for solar a plus.
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.
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 NextpowerSkills Required
- Associates degree in a related field
- Two to five years of experience in project design
- Thorough knowledge of drafting standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated team player
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- At least one year of relevant solar industry experience
- Knowledge of construction sheet sets and photovoltaic plant project design
- Passion for solar energy
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
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What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
