Pallet Rack Engineer

Alta Equipment Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Benefits package (Medical, Dental and

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company laptop

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group in Providence, RI, is seeking an engineer to lead CAD design and structural analysis for pallet rack systems. You will create 2D layouts and 3D models using AutoCAD or SolidWorks, ensure compliance with RMI standards, and prepare permit-ready drawings with BOMs.

The role demands collaboration with sales, project managers, and installers, 75% travel, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management, plus strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the assigned region (approximately 75% travel).
• Working knowledge of warehouse solutions and racking systems.

Responsibilities

• CAD Design & Modeling: Create detailed 2D layouts and 3D models of pallet rack systems using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Structural Engineering: Calculate weight loads, seismic forces, and stress tolerances for pallet rack systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure designs comply with RMI standards and local codes.
• Permitting Support: Prepare engineering calculation packets and drawings for permits.
• Project Collaboration: Work with sales, PMs, and installers to refine designs per warehouse constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Review BOMs and drawings before production.

Skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Rhode Island, Providence

Aug 14, 2026

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Key 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, bills of materials (BOM), and layout configurations prior to production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the assigned region (approximately 75% travel)
• Working knowledge of warehouse solutions and racking systems.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in the non-mobile products and/or equipment market.
• Technical background or ability to quickly learn complex product specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse design, racking systems, or storage optimization solutions is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software is beneficial, particularly for supporting warehouse layouts and creating visual proposals.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!

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