Operations Engineer

Position: Operations Engineer I
** Operations Engineer*
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* Location:

** Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite
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* About the Role:

** Nextpower
* * Operations Engineer
** to join our Project Design and Engineering team in Nashville and serve as a key technical liaison for utility-scale solar projects after commissioning. This role will assist in bridging the gap between product design, construction, operations, and customer support to ensure operational excellence and drive the continuous feedback loop.  is seeking a skilled and motivated
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* Job Description:

** Assign and coordinate CAD work with design resources to address specific customer requests or project modifications.
* Engage directly with EPCs, contractors, and owners to support troubleshooting and corrective action implementation.
* Document engineering findings and produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Feedback Loop
* Capture lessons learned from operational sites and communicate those insights to design, quality, and product development teams.
* Participate in developing and updating technical standards, SOPs, and field troubleshooting procedures.
* Contribute to reliability improvement programs across the operating fleet.

Data & Performance Analysis
* Review system performance data (SCADA, monitoring platforms, Power BI, etc.) to identify trends and recurring technical issues.
* Support data-driven decision-making for maintenance prioritization and corrective action validation.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical field).
* 2-5 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or industrial engineering, with demonstrated interdisciplinary engineering experience, including mechanical or hands on technical work across design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
* Strong understanding of utility-scale solar design, tracker systems, and power plant operations.
* Experience reviewing design documentation, field reports, and as-built drawings.
* Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
** Preferred:
*** Hands-on experience with field issue troubleshooting or O&M coordination.
* Familiarity with solar performance analysis tools and data systems.
* Experience working with EPCs, contractors, and suppliers in a technical support capacity.
* Knowledge of reliability engineering and root-cause analysis methodologies.
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