Pallet Rack Design Engineer - CAD/Structural, 75% Travel

ALTG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Outstanding benefits package (Medical,

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 CAD expertise to design safe, efficient warehouse storage systems. You will lead the structural layouts, calculate loads, and ensure compliance with RMI standards and building codes.

In this role you will collaborate with sales, project managers, and installation crews, producing precise drawings, BOMs, and permit-ready documents. Travel ~75% within the region is required to support customer projects and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience designing pallet rack systems and warehouse layouts.
• Ability to travel ~75% within the assigned region.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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 comply with Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) standards, local building codes, and AISI specifications.
• Permitting Support: Prepare engineering calculation packets and drawings for building permit submissions.
• Project Collaboration: Work with sales, project managers, and installation crews to refine designs per warehouse constraints and customer requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve drawings, BOMs, and layout configurations before production.

Skills

CAD expertise

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Eng

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Mgmt

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rack design software

MS Office

Job description

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a detail-oriented Pallet Rack Engineer with CAD expertise to design safe, efficient warehouse storage systems. You will lead the structural layouts, calculate loads, and ensure compliance with RMI standards and building codes.

In this role you will collaborate with sales, project managers, and installation crews, producing precise drawings, BOMs, and permit-ready documents. Travel ~75% within the region is required to support customer projects and field