Job Details

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

As the Civil & Structural Engineer at our company, you will be responsible for creating infrastructure designs for our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction technologies. This role will involve collaborating with our internal engineering team, technical programs, construction, and plant operations, as well as various external and internal experts, to ensure the effective design, construction, and operation of our facilities. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about creating and implementing efficient concrete, steel, and site infrastructure in a dynamic and high-performance environment. The ideal candidate will be a skilled problem-solver, responsible for producing design deliverables and serving as the owner's engineer for third-party design projects. This includes assessing both greenfield and brownfield projects. You will report directly to our Director of Engineering.

Requirements

• Coordinate technical requirements with design teams and equipment vendors.

• Design concrete and steel systems to support manufacturing, mechanical and chemical process equipment via review of equipment submittals or generalized performance expectations. Provide feedback to vendors for civil / structural optimization and cost savings.
• Support new site civil designs for greenfield facilities (mining and refining), including overall site layout, roadworks, stormwater management.
• Develop interior spaces inclusive of multi-story, mezzanines, thickened foundations, housekeeping pads, trenches and sumps.
• Perform calculations around seismic, weather, and geotechnical factors to ensure safe and lasting infrastructure designs.
• Draft and develop standards to support reliable adherence to code and company standards.
• Support prototyping and piloting system designs by providing technical feedback and continuous improvement ideas through rapid fabrication and modification.
• Collaborate with program management and construction teams to safely and quickly implement efficient designs, including tradecraft Requests for Information and site inspections.

Qualifications

• Background in Civil & Structural Engineering
• Nevada Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5+ years of engineering/design experience
• Thorough understanding of International Building Code (IBC) 2024 and National Fire PreventionAssociation (NFPA) codes, with ability to interpret ASCE / SEI and ACI codes
• Experience with Autodesk CAD programs (Civil3D, Revit)
• Ability to interpret design drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), equipment General Arrangements (GA), and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Ability to positively collaborate in a fast-paced team environment and follow company values
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to executives, managers, and peers
• Nevada Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (SPE)
• Chemical or Mechanical industry background (High Volume Manufacturing, Gas & Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with Solidworks and / or Fabrication-level detailed designs
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Experience in technical bid evaluations, material takeoffs, and civil / structural project cost estimating
• Experience managing staff augmentation resources to complete a project

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental Leave

• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program

• Stock options

• 401(K)

• Flexible paid time off

• Monthly phone stipend

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Americans With Disabilities Act

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.