Pallet Rack Design Engineer (CAD & Structural)

Alta Equipment Company; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Outstanding benefits package

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company laptop

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a detail-oriented Pallet Rack Engineer with strong CAD expertise to design safe, efficient warehouse storage systems. You will lead structural design and layouts for complex material handling environments, translating operational needs into precise technical drawings and load calculations.

Join a team focused on compliance with Rack Manufacturer Institute standards and local codes, and collaborate with Sales, PMs, and installation crews to deliver compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or SCM.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% within the region.

Responsibilities

• CAD Design & Modeling: Create detailed 2D layouts and 3D models of racking systems using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or specialized rack design software.
• Structural Engineering: Calculate weight loads, seismic forces, stress tolerances, and overall structural stability for pallet rack systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure designs strictly comply with Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) standards, local building codes, and AISI specifications.
• Permitting Support: Prepare complete engineering calculation packets and technical drawings for building permit submissions.
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with sales, project managers, and installation crews to refine designs based on specific warehouse constraints and customer requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and layout configurations prior to production.

Skills

CAD expertise

Structural design

Travel 75%

Warehouse design

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a detail-oriented Pallet Rack Engineer with strong CAD expertise to design safe, efficient warehouse storage systems. You will lead structural design and layouts for complex material handling environments, translating operational needs into precise technical drawings and load calculations.

Join a team focused on compliance with Rack Manufacturer Institute standards and local codes, and collaborate with Sales, PMs, and installation crews to deliver compliant,