Joblaze summary

The Structural Engineer at Atoms plays a crucial role in the design and execution of facility development projects, focusing on assessing and enhancing existing structures. This position requires expertise in adaptive reuse and renovation, with a strong emphasis on evaluating load systems and developing cost-effective structural strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in structural engineering, particularly with commercial and industrial projects, and should be adept at collaborating across various engineering disciplines. Atoms fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing innovation and real-world impact in their mission to integrate automation into physical syste

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Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Atoms's careers page October 27, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Atoms: San Francisco, CA.

Quick facts

Is the Structural Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bogotá, COL.
How much experience is required?: 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Structural Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Atoms is hiring for this position in Bogotá, COL.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Adaptive Reuse, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Documentation, Renovations, Retrofitting.
What seniority level is this role?: Atoms targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Structural Engineer role at Atoms.

From the original posting

What you’ll do

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.

You will work closely with Architecture, Mechanical, Plumbing, Civil, Geotechnical, Construction, and Development teams to develop structural concepts that are safe, constructable, scalable, and economical.

Key Responsibilities

Perform structural due diligence assessments on existing buildings to evaluate:

Gravity load systems
Lateral force resisting systems
Existing foundations
Structural deficiencies and deterioration
Capacity for proposed occupancies and equipment loads

Identify compromised structural elements including:

Corrosion
Material degradation
Settlement
Overstressed members
Inadequate historical modifications

Develop structural strategies for integrating new facility requirements into existing buildings.
Determine structural strengthening requirements for:

Gravity systems
Lateral systems
Foundations
Equipment support structures

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.

Role Focus

Approximately:

25% Due diligence and structural assessments
25% Structural strategy and basis-of-design development
30% Consultant management and design reviews
20% Research, development, standardization, and innovation

What we’re looking for

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:

Load paths
Gravity systems
Lateral force resisting systems
Foundation systems
Structural dynamics
Seismic design
Wind design

Ability to determine structural adequacy for proposed building uses while balancing operational requirements, schedule constraints, and budget objectives.
Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and light-gauge framing systems.
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.

What else you need to know

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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