About the Position

Structural Engineer

Bogotá, COL

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are transforming the physical world by creating Physical AI-real-world robots for industries like food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, making complex physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will transform not only information but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design, evaluation, and execution of our facility development projects. As part of our vertically integrated engineering team, you will be responsible for assessing existing structures, developing structural strategies, coordinating with consultants, and driving efficient, cost-effective solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This role is heavily focused on adaptive reuse and renovation projects, requiring engineers who can quickly understand existing building behavior, identify constraints, and develop practical structural solutions that support operational requirements while minimizing construction costs and schedule impacts.

Key Responsibilities

Perform structural due diligence assessments on existing buildings to evaluate compromised structural elements.
Develop structural strategies for integrating new facility requirements into existing buildings.
Determine structural strengthening requirements.
Develop foundation concepts and design strategies for new and existing facilities.
Analyze building load paths and identify critical structural elements that influence project feasibility and cost.
Coordinate structural requirements with architectural layouts, mechanical equipment loads, plumbing infrastructure, civil improvements, and geotechnical recommendations.
Review and provide technical guidance to external consultants and Engineers of Record (EORs) throughout design development and construction documentation phases.
Support permitting efforts and coordinate with Building Departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Participate in value engineering exercises to reduce construction costs, simplify construction methods, and accelerate project delivery.
Contribute to the development of structural design standards, prototype details, and scalable engineering solutions across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
5–8 years of structural engineering experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use projects.
Strong experience evaluating and modifying existing buildings.
Experience with adaptive reuse, renovations, retrofits, tenant improvements, and rehabilitation projects.
Strong understanding of material behavior and structural mechanics.
Familiarity with historic structures and legacy construction techniques.
Experience producing structural calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation.
Understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, access constraints, staging, and constructability.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess working knowledge of:

ASCE 7
ACI 318
AISC Steel Construction Manual
AISC Seismic Provisions
NDS for Wood Construction
TMS/ACI Masonry Design Standards
International Building Code (IBC)
Local building code requirements in major metropolitan jurisdictions

Nice to Have

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Experience with modular construction and prefabrication strategies.
Experience with seismic retrofits and historic building rehabilitation.
Experience working with high-volume real estate development organizations.
Revit experience and familiarity with BIM workflows.
Construction cost estimating experience.
Experience working directly with AHJs and permit review agencies.

We Offer

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time-bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team-so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

About the Company

This role is based in our Bogotá office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

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