Sr. Structural Rack Engineer

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 102,750 - 150,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our North America Engineering team. This role involves leading complex engineering initiatives in structural design, collaborating with various project teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in structural engineering, a PE license, and a B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Strong skills in structural analysis, steel design, and project management are essential. This position offers an opportunity for career development and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve high-impact, complex engineering problems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural engineering initiatives.
• Develop and review structural designs ensuring compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel design

Project management

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Advanced degree

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA 2D/3D

Tekla Structures

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dematic has an immediate opening for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our North America Engineering team in Wauwatosa, WI. This is a hands‑on, project‑based role requiring deep expertise in structural analysis, steel and rack design, and close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical fundamentals, proven experience in industrial racking and ASRS applications, and the ability to lead complex structural engineering initiatives from concept through installation.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $102,750 - $150,700 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Travel: Approximately 25%
• Lead and coordinate Dematic North America'sracking and structural engineering initiatives
• Support all phases of projects includingconcept development, structural design, engineering, installation, and commissioning
• Develop and review structural designs at bothsystem and component levels, ensuring safe operation, code compliance, and sustainability
• Perform and overseestructural analysis, steel design, and connection design
• Create and review3D models, drawings, and technical documentation
• Managestructural engineering budgets and design schedulesfor assigned projects; communicate status to project teams and management
• Supportinternal product development, including design validation and testing
• Partner with theSales teamto develop and review racking and structural design concepts
• Liaise closely withmanufacturing, purchasing, quality, safety, site managers, subcontractors, and customersto ensure successful project execution
• Support technical and concept reviews and ensure adherence to Dematic's engineering processes and standards
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other engineers

Rack and Steel Structure Design

• Industrial steel storage racks and ASRS structures
• Structural steel and coldformed steel design
• Connections and rolled coldformed sections

Codes & Standards (familiarity required)

• AISC LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
• AISI Specification for ColdFormed Steel Design
• RMI Specification for Industrial Steel Storage Racks
• FEM 9.831 / 9.832
• US Seismic Design Standards
• Local, State, and US Building Codes
• Knowledge of broader North American standards is a plus

Software Tools

• AutoCAD
• RISA 2D/3D or equivalent structural analysis software
• Tekla Structures (or willingness to learn)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What we are looking for:

• B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering(Structural emphasis preferred); advanced degree a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 8+ years of progressive experiencein structural engineering, preferably within the material handling or industrial steel structures industry
• Demonstrated ability to solvehigh-impact, complex, and cross-functional engineering problems
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence to engage at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring and supporting professional staff

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.