Lead Parcel Sortation Systems Engineer

Sortation Labs LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortation Labs LLC in Louisville, KY, seeks a Technical Lead to design and develop parcel sortation and material handling systems, leading bids from concept to execution. You will translate customer requirements into detailed engineering layouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include creating drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor, reviewing system calculations, and coordinating with internal and external partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience in conveyance, construction, systems engineering, or project engineering with exposure to cost estimating.
• Proficiency in CAD Software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on bids and projects, ensuring proposed system designs align with customer requirements, safety regulations, and internal engineering standards.
• Design automated parcel sortation and material handling system layouts for proposals, from conceptual planning through to detailed designs.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to maintain consistency in design practices and ensure compliance with company engineering standards.
• Engage directly with customers to confirm all site-specific, project, and specification requirements are accurately captured and addressed.
• Create and review detailed engineering designs, system calculations, and layout drawings for parcel handling systems.
• Develop comprehensive drawing sets in AutoCAD and/or 3D models using Inventor to support proposals and project planning.
• Generate detailed manifests outlining required demolition, modifications, and new equipment necessary for project execution.
• Analyze 3D models against point cloud scans to validate accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Produce detailed clash detection reports, highlighting potential issues requiring field service attention.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams to ensure all technical requirements are captured for accurate estimating and bid development.
• Coordinate design and estimating efforts across internal departments and external partners, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Provide expert technical guidance throughout project planning, system installation, and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enforcement of engineering tools, processes, and standards for the systems engineering discipline.
• Perform additional engineering, estimating, and project-related tasks as needed to support business objectives.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Inventor proficiency

Navisworks proficiency

BIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Sortation Labs LLC in Louisville, KY, seeks a Technical Lead to design and develop parcel sortation and material handling systems, leading bids from concept to execution. You will translate customer requirements into detailed engineering layouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include creating drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor, reviewing system calculations, and coordinating with internal and external partners to