Lead Structural Engineer for Battery Manufacturing

Gotion, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. invites a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our manufacturing and industrial facilities team.

You will design, analyze, and document structures for battery manufacturing facilities, equipment foundations, and related infrastructure. You will ensure code compliance, review drawings, collaborate with civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, and support construction activities from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, seismic design, and load analysis.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, or similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with Revit.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Manual, ACI 318, OSHA, and applicable engineering standards.
• Ability to review construction documents, calculations, and contractor submittals.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and review structural systems for manufacturing facilities, laboratories, warehouses, office buildings, and utility infrastructure.
• Perform structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundation systems in accordance with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and calculation packages for new construction and facility modifications.
• Coordinate structural requirements with civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams.
• Review vendor drawings, shop drawings, and contractor submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Support the design and installation of equipment foundations, mezzanines, platforms, pipe racks, supports, and other industrial structures.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support construction activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing field changes, and resolving structural issues.
• Ensure projects comply with International Building Code (IBC), ASCE, AISC, ACI, OSHA, California Building Code (CBC), and other applicable standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to support scheduling, budgeting, and project execution.
• Assist in value engineering initiatives to improve constructability and reduce project costs.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to structural deficiencies or construction issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation, calculations, and revision control throughout project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for engineering standards and design practices.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Gotion Inc. invites a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our manufacturing and industrial facilities team.

You will design, analyze, and document structures for battery manufacturing facilities, equipment foundations, and related infrastructure. You will ensure code compliance, review drawings, collaborate with civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, and support construction activities from design through commissioning.