Project Engineer

Description:

The Project Engineer will be based in Manly, AU. In this position, you will report to the Engineering Services Manager. Working directly with key accounts located around the globe and managing the day-to-day issues on commercial and utility-scale PV projects from the development stage to construction support. The position will work with a team of engineers and designers making all decisions relating to Design & Engineering for Nextracker's projects including but not limited to: site plans, mechanical sheet sets, foundation drawings, bill of materials, value engineering, and various other design or engineering tasks and decisions to support project quoting and execution phases. Further, this position will be interfacing with engineering teams located in the AU and India as well as Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams at offices around the world.

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Here Is a Glimpse Of What You’ll Do…
 

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets
• Review pertinent site information, and design inputs, and assist in selecting appropriate product types based on site conditions
• Work with a team of engineers located in our India office updating to new product configurations and drafting standards and potentially developing automation procedures
• Conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs on an individual project basis
• Coordinate with Nextracker's Designers in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project-related issues
• Learn topography analysis, and hydrology analysis, in order to determine the best tracker placement
• Prioritize tasks to provide the best support to our internal and external customers
   

Here Is Some Of What You’ll Need (required)
 

• This role is open to recent graduates with AutoCAD experience
• Associates Degree in a related field at minimum
• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated team player
• Candidates who are currently based in AU can only apply.
   

Here Are a Few Of Our Preferred Experiences
 

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil a plus
• Knowledge of construction sheet sets and project design of PV plants a plus
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the solar industry preferred
• Passion for solar a plus