Structural Engineer

Gotion Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Irvine seeks a Structural Engineer to design, analyze, and execute structural projects for advanced battery manufacturing facilities and ESS infrastructure.

You will ensure code compliance, constructability, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of engineering experience in industrial environments, strong knowledge of steel and concrete structures, seismic design, and proficiency with SAP2000, ETABS, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Battery manufacturing or ESS experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, seismic design, and load analysis.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro) and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Manual, ACI 318, OSHA, CBC.
• Ability to review construction documents, calculations, and submittals.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and review structural systems for facilities including manufacturing, labs, warehouses, and infrastructure.
• Perform calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundations per codes.
• Develop drawings, reports, and calculation packages for new construction and modifications.
• Coordinate structural requirements with civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process teams.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals for compliance with specs.
• Support design and installation of foundations, mezzanines, platforms, and supports.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments to verify conditions.

Skills

Structural analysis software

AutoCAD

Revit

Seismic design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Gotion is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, and execution of structural engineering projects for advanced battery manufacturing facilities, energy storage systems, and related industrial infrastructure. This role will be responsible for ensuring structural integrity, code compliance, and constructability across new construction, equipment foundations, facility modifications, and expansion projects.

The ideal candidate has experience designing steel and concrete structures within industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial environments and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering
• 4+ years of engineering experience
• Battery manufacturing, Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• 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

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Experience supporting manufacturing plant construction or battery manufacturing facilities
• Experience with seismic design in California
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and multidisciplinary project environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong structural analysis and engineering problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and building codes
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement