GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI Energy is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority across multiple concurrent programs. This role operates beyond project execution, owning structural design methodology, standardization, and system-level performance across product lines including BESS, modular data centers, and GenSet platforms.
The Staff Structural Engineer provides technical leadership, mentors engineering teams, and drives consistency, quality, and manufacturability across all structural deliverables. This role partners closely with Engineering Leadership and the Technical Director to solve complex challenges, improve design systems, and scale engineering practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
System-Level Structural Ownership
Define and own the structural design approach across multiple programs and product lines
Establish standard methodologies for analysis, load cases, and structural modeling
Ensure consistency in structural design across BESS, modular data centers, and GenSet platforms
Operate as design lead and technical authority across concurrent engineering programs
Design Standardization & Framework Development
Develop, maintain, and improve structural design standards, connection libraries, and calculation templates
Standardize weld details, bolted connections, and structural systems for repeatability and scalability
Drive reuse of proven design solutions across programs
Improve structural design standards, analysis templates, and calculation methodologies used by the engineering team
Advanced Technical Problem Solving
Lead resolution of complex, ambiguous structural challenges impacting multiple projects
Make engineering judgments on non-standard or undefined design conditions
Provide technical direction on advanced structural analysis and design scenarios
Support root cause analysis for structural failures and implement long-term corrective actions
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Leadership
Drive structural designs that optimize fabrication, assembly, and system integration
Reduce manufacturing variation through standardized and production-aligned design practices
Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve build efficiency, cost, and throughput
Support continuous improvement of DFM practices across structural deliverables
Cross-Program & Cross-Functional Leadership
Influence engineering direction across multiple teams and programs
Serve as the bridge between engineering leadership and individual contributors
Manage structural design interfaces with mechanical and electrical disciplines to ensure coordinated and manufacturable solutions
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align structural decisions with business objectives
Support new product introduction (NPI) with scalable and repeatable structural solutions
Technical Governance & Quality
Enforce structural engineering standards and best practices across the organization
Review and approve critical calculations and designs across multiple teams
Perform code reviews for structural compliance
Ensure compliance with AISC, ASCE, IBC, and internal engineering standards
Review and QC drawings and calculation packages prior to release, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Performance & Optimization Initiatives
Lead initiatives to optimize structural designs for cost, weight, and material efficiency across product lines
Improve structural performance, durability, and manufacturability
Identify opportunities for innovation in materials, design approaches, and fabrication methods
Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development
Directly supervise structural engineers across multiple levels, providing technical guidance, workload direction, and performance feedback
Serve as a technical mentor and resource for the structural engineering team
Shape skill development roadmaps and engineering process improvements
Influence hiring decisions, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes for the structural team
Design Leadership & Customer Interface
Lead and facilitate engineering design meetings including kick-offs, design reviews, coordination meetings, and milestone gate reviews
Interface directly with customers on structural scope, design intent, and technical constraints
Work closely with the Technical Director on high-complexity structural challenges and engineering initiatives
Professional Responsibility
Stamp and seal structural drawings and calculations where PE licensure applies
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
10–15+ years of structural engineering experience with significant exposure to structural steel design
Demonstrated experience operating as a technical lead across multiple programs or product lines
Deep expertise in structural analysis, connection design, and steel systems per AISC and ASCE standards
Strong experience in design standardization, technical governance, and cross-functional engineering leadership
Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous engineering problems
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
Experience in modular systems, prefabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments
Experience supporting BESS, modular data centers, or power generation systems
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles in fabrication-heavy environments
Experience influencing engineering organizations in growth-stage or high-mix manufacturing environments
Perks & Benefits
GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
- Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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