We are seeking an experienced and innovative Engineer, Metal Structures to join our team and help revolutionize industrial heat at scale.  As part of the Structures and Insulations team under the Product Engineering organization, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the design of various subsystems within Rondo's Heat Batteries aligns with product requirements and meets performance criteria, including manufacturability and constructability as well as cost-effectiveness.  Your work in this role will be instrumental in driving the success of Rondo's Heat Batteries and our mission to decarbonize the world. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!  What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): <ul><li>Lead the design and development of metal assemblies in Rondo Heat Battery. Assemblies include enclosures, insulation wall systems or various assemblies of air management system such as louvers, ducts, plenums, pipes, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>Execute structural designs including load calculations, safety margins, and code validation. Where code-based design is insufficient or not directly applicable, develop rigorous, well-documented design methodologies and testing/validation plans to ensure the safety and reliability of the final design solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Perform finite-element modeling and utilize other analytical methods to verify structural performance.  </li></ul><ul><li>Develop detailed design documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculation reports, and fabrication-ready CAD models. </li></ul><ul><li>Support developing design requirements and specifications.  </li></ul><ul><li>Support design and construction coordination with internal and external stakeholders such as fabrication partners, EPCs, contractors, and design-assist partners.  </li></ul><ul><li>Support prototyping and/or testing required to achieve robust and cost-effective solutions for our core technology, as well as for tooling and other equipment that supports manufacturing. </li></ul><ul><li>Operate in an inclusive, collaborative, and iterative design team, contributing to fostering an open engineering culture.  </li></ul> What You Will Bring: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a specialization in structures. </li></ul><ul><li>5+ years of experience designing metal structural systems, within the context of cold-formed steel structures in industrial settings – enclosures, ductwork, louvers, and their support structures.  </li></ul><ul><li>Strong working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards, particularly AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) and AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) specifications. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills; comfortable gathering, synthesizing, and disseminating program information among internal and external technical and non-technical parties. </li></ul><ul><li>Flexibility, openness, and creative problem-solving </li></ul><ul><li>Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and embraces collaborative problem-solving </li></ul>Bonus Points!  <ul><li>Experience with modular, high-precision, high-volume steel framing and manufacturing processes, such as roll-formed or pressed sheet metal. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in purpose-built, outdoor-rated metal enclosures. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with interface designs between metal structures and concrete or refractory assemblies.  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with GD&amp;T and tolerance analysis </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working in a start-up environment. </li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits</li><li>Life Insurance and ADD</li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December</li><li>Flexible time off policy</li><li>Catered lunches on-site</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!</li></ul>This role can be fully remote as long as you are based in the United States. The role will necessitate traveling to our Alameda HQ and/or project sites 1-2x per quarter. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 and is dependent on location, skillset &amp; experience. It would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.&nbsp;
To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries&nbsp;to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". The Heat Batteries are&nbsp;charged from intermittent renewables to&nbsp;provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency, and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

Senior Structural Engineer, Metal Structures

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Engineer, Metal Structures to join our team and help revolutionize industrial heat at scale.&nbsp;&nbsp;As part of the Structures and Insulations team under the Product Engineering organization, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the design of various subsystems within Rondo's Heat Batteries aligns with product requirements and meets performance criteria, including manufacturability and constructability as well as cost-effectiveness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your work in this role will be instrumental in driving the success of Rondo's Heat Batteries and our mission to decarbonize the world.&nbsp;Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!&nbsp;&nbsp;What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead the design and development of metal assemblies in Rondo Heat Battery. Assemblies include enclosures, insulation wall systems or various assemblies of air management system such as louvers, ducts, plenums, pipes, etc.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Execute structural designs including load calculations, safety margins, and code validation. Where code-based design is insufficient or not directly applicable, develop rigorous, well-documented design methodologies and testing/validation plans to ensure the safety and reliability of the final design solutions.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Perform finite-element modeling and utilize other analytical methods to verify structural performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Develop detailed design documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculation reports, and fabrication-ready CAD models.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support developing design requirements and specifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support design and construction coordination with internal and external stakeholders such as fabrication partners, EPCs, contractors, and design-assist partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support prototyping and/or testing required to achieve robust and cost-effective solutions for our core technology, as well as for tooling and other equipment that supports manufacturing.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Operate in an inclusive, collaborative, and iterative design team, contributing to fostering an open engineering culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What You Will Bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a specialization in structures.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>5+ years of experience designing metal structural systems, within the context of cold-formed steel structures in industrial settings – enclosures, ductwork, louvers, and their support structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards, particularly AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) and AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) specifications.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills; comfortable gathering, synthesizing, and disseminating program information among internal and external technical and non-technical parties.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Flexibility, openness, and creative problem-solving&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and embraces collaborative problem-solving&nbsp;</li></ul>Bonus Points! &nbsp;<ul><li>Experience with modular, high-precision, high-volume steel framing and manufacturing processes, such as roll-formed or pressed sheet metal.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in purpose-built, outdoor-rated metal enclosures.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with interface designs between metal structures and concrete or refractory assemblies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with GD&amp;T and tolerance analysis&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working in a start-up environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits</li><li>Life Insurance and ADD</li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December</li><li>Flexible time off policy</li><li>Catered lunches on-site</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!</li></ul>This role can be fully remote as long as you are based in the United States.&nbsp;The role will necessitate traveling to our Alameda HQ and/or project sites 1-2x per quarter. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 and is dependent on location, skillset &amp; experience. It would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus&nbsp;additional&nbsp;compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.&nbsp;Rondo Energy&nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies:&nbsp;Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted&nbsp;by any agency other than its approved partners.

Senior Structural Engineer, Metal Structures

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