Manager of Structural & Geotechnical Engineering

The Manager of Structural & Geotechnical Engineering will be based in Madrid, Spain. In this position, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Engineering.

Todos los posibles candidatos deben leer con atención los siguientes detalles de este trabajo antes de presentar una candidatura.
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…

• Lead and manage the teams of structural, geotechnical and operations engineering, providing guidance, support, mentorship, and fostering professional development.
• Oversee the structural and civil engineering design process for utility-scale solar tracker projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Supervise the development of tracker layouts, foundation calculations, mechanical sets, and full civil construction plan sets.
• Perform and review complex structural analysis and foundation design to optimize tracker placement and performance based on specific site conditions.
• Lead value engineering exercises combining structural and geotechnical criteria to lower costs and maximize efficiency on an individual project basis.
• Ensure all civil and structural designs strictly adhere to Eurocodes and other relevant local and international engineering standards.
• Coordinate with regional management and cross-functional teams to implement new product standards, design modifications, and department-wide initiatives.
• Set team processes, workload prioritizing, tasking protocols, and develop new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for team efficiency.
• Support direct reports with continuous technical training, resource allocation, and conflict resolution.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• Mandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken)
• Proven experience managing and leading engineering teams, with strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• 7-10 years of professional background with relevant work experience in the solar utility-scale industry.
• Advanced technical expertise in structural analysis software and foundation calculation tools.
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge of Eurocodes and international civil design regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to translate complex technical concepts to both internal teams and external stakeholders/customers.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and standard structural frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated team player with a problem-solving mindset.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences…

• Experience with programming languages applied to engineering automation (e.g., Python).
• Knowledge of advanced geotechnical analysis or data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI).

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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.

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