Battery Factory Construction Project Engineer

Gotion; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is building a battery factory and seeking a Civil/Infrastructure Construction Lead. You will oversee site selection, geotechnical investigations, and the full construction lifecycle for plant buildings, utilities, cleanrooms, and hazardous material areas.

Role requires 3+ years in industrial plant construction, U.S. code knowledge, strong project management, and bilingual Mandarin/English communication with design institutes, contractors, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial plant construction or infrastructure for new energy/battery factories.
• Familiar with cleanrooms, temperature- and humidity-controlled workshops, and hazardous material areas.
• Knowledge of U.S. building, electrical, fire protection, and environmental regulations and permit processes preferred.
• Strong project management, cross-team communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin/English to communicate with technical team, local design institutes, contractors, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire factory setup process: site selection, geotechnical investigation, design, construction, and final acceptance.
• Manage construction of civil works, equipment foundations, pipelines, cleanrooms, and hazardous material areas.
• Coordinate with design institutes, EPC contractors, general contractors, and suppliers to resolve conflicts and schedule issues.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, IBC, UL9540/9540A, and AHJ approval requirements.
• Drive the construction of utilities: water supply and drainage, fire protection, power, HVAC, compressed air, and exhaust treatment.
• Establish and enforce EHS management systems on construction sites to ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Cross-team Communication

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is building a battery factory and seeking a Civil/Infrastructure Construction Lead. You will oversee site selection, geotechnical investigations, and the full construction lifecycle for plant buildings, utilities, cleanrooms, and hazardous material areas.

Role requires 3+ years in industrial plant construction, U.S. code knowledge, strong project management, and bilingual Mandarin/English communication with design institutes, contractors, and authorities.