The Manager of Structural & Geotechnical Engineering will be based in Madrid, Spain and reports to the Sr. Manager of Engineering.
Join Nextpower, a leading company in the energy transition, providing intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for utility‑scale solar power plants.
Responsibilities
- 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.

Qualifications and Experience
- MSc in Civil Engineering (Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos or equivalent Master’s degree).
- Fluent in 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

📌 Manager of Structural (España)
🏢 Nextpower
📍 España