Sr. Structural Engineer

over 1 year ago
Full time role
Sunnyvale, CA, US... more
Sunnyvale, CA, US... more

Company

Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable ...

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Job Description

Backed by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into zero-carbon 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels, accelerating the world’s pathway to decarbonize industry and electricity. Propelled by a world-class team that includes leaders in their fields, Antora will eliminate gigatons of emissions while increasing U.S. energy security, reducing our dependence on global supply chains, supporting well-paying jobs, and protecting marginalized communities from industrial pollution. 

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy to everyone on earth. People join our team to do the most fulfilling and impactful work of their lives on climate change. Join one of the world’s most transformative climate tech companies. We’re ready to decarbonize the global economy. Are you?

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally driven and passionate individual to join our solid-state thermal battery engineering team. You will collaborate with internal & external engineering teams to scope, define, design, model, prototype, validate, and iterate the structural elements of Antora thermal battery. You will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization. Your work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

(This is a full-time position, but we are also open to temporary contract work in the near-term)

 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop concepts for structural elements of the thermal battery system that hold the storage media, insulation, electrical equipment, and / or mechanical equipment like pumps and compressors 
  • Perform structural analysis and design for large steel and concrete structures, and equipment foundations
  • Ability to trade between different types of structural designs and installation methods - skids versus on-site construction
  • Create structural design drawings, calculations, and design summary presentations
  • Estimate material quantities, schedules, and costs for structural construction projects
  • Write and manage fabrication and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines
  • Interact with other engineers, contractors, fabricators, and various stakeholders
  • Good understanding of applicable codes and standards for standalone industrial structures and equipment

 

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical engineering
  • 2+ years of professional experience in Civil/Structural engineering
  • Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, NX, Solidworks or similar drafting programs
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards for structural elements

 

Additional Qualifications Desired

  • 5+ years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering
  • Knowledge of International Building Codes (IBC), American Institute of  Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, or similar 
  • Experience with structural design using finite element methods and softwares like Ansys or similar 
  • Understanding of other disciplines, such as, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and surveying
  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

We encourage you to apply even if your experiences and qualifications deviate somewhat from this list.

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