Job Description

Job Description

CAD DESIGNER | Mexico City

Hybrid - 2/3 Days Onsite

We are looking for a CAD Designer who will be based in CDMX, Mexico. In this position, you will report to the Mexico’s, CAD Design Engineering Manager. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design support to develop tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical sets, and full construction plan sets

• Review pertinent site information, 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

• 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

Requirements:

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering preferred

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar CAD design or drafting role, preferably within the civil, structural, or mechanical engineering fields

• Associates degree in related field at minimum

• Thorough knowledge of drafting standards

• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, & AutoCAD Civil

• Strong proficiency in English is required, with the ability to speak, read, and write effectively

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated team player

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

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.