Job Description:

The Systems Engineer - Geotechnical, based in Sorocaba, Brazil, will report to the Systems Engineering Manager. You will assist on the proposal and execution of research projects and field experiments on foundations to generate data that will be incorporated into engineering software applications to make design stages faster, scalable, optimized and automated. In this role you will ensure that NexTracker’s internal design procedures for foundations and civil engineering are at the cutting edge of market practices.

Daily activities:

• Execute existing research plans for foundation solutions;
• Assist in the design of field experiments for foundation solutions, including instrumentation plan;
• Develop computational programs aimed at analysis and design of foundations;
• Prepare technical documentation of developed codes;
• Gather price quotation for laboratory services;
• Monitor execution of field activities and elaborate field reports for management evaluation;
• Assist structural, geotechnical and civil engineers to update geotechnical and civil internal standards, specifications, models, and design tools;
• Work with data scientists and simulation engineers to leverage experimental and numerical data from complex analyses to update scalable engineering tools for structural and geotechnical design;
• Comply with policies, procedures, and standards related to the company, code of conduct, work process, confidentiality agreements, and quality management system;
• Liaise with subject-matter experts from product development, software development and project engineering departments to gather requirements for writing geotechnical and civil engineering software.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering or related field;
• 3+ years of experience in research and/or development in geotechnical engineering;
• 2+ years experience with soil characterization tests;
• Application of engineering standards, codes, and other applicable state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to NBR, Eurocode, ASCE, AISC, CFE, and IBC for civil engineering applications;
• Basic knowledge of python programming;
• Experience developing geological/geotechnical maps using GIS frameworks;
• Experience overseing and executing pull-out, vertical electrical sounding and permeability tests for foundations;
• Experience with statistical treatment of experimental data gathered from field experiments;
• Reading and interpretation of technical drawings and geotechnical field/laboratory reports;
• Intermediary English;

Desirable:

• Experience with foundation analysis and design of solar trackers;
• Masters in geotechnical engineering or related field;
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms in steel structures and foundations;

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

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