Senior Structural Rack Engineer

KION Group

. Lead and coordinate Dematic North America’s racking and structural engineering initiatives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $102,750 - $150,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering with a focus on design, analysis, and compliance within the material handling industry. Proficient in managing engineering projects, budgets, and schedules while providing technical leadership and mentoring to teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseStructural Engineering ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyKnowledge of AISC LRFD SpecificationKnowledge of Industrial Steel Storage Racks

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisSteel DesignConnection Design3D ModelingTechnical DocumentationCode ComplianceSustainability PracticesProblem SolvingProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Capability

Tools & Technologies

RISA 2D/3DTekla StructuresMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Civil EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Material HandlingIndustrial Steel StructuresCold-Formed Steel DesignUS Seismic Design StandardsLocal and State Building Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate Dematic North America’s racking and structural engineering initiatives
Support projects through concept development, structural design, engineering, installation, and commissioning
Develop and review structural designs at system and component levels, ensuring safe operation, code compliance, and sustainability
Perform and oversee structural analysis, steel design, and connection design
Create and review 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation
Manage structural engineering budgets and design schedules for assigned projects; communicate status to project teams and management
Support internal product development, including design validation and testing
Partner with the Sales team to develop and review racking and structural design concepts
Liaise with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, safety, site managers, subcontractors, and customers
Support technical and concept reviews and ensure adherence to Dematic’s engineering processes and standards
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 25% travel
B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in structural engineering, preferably within the material handling or industrial steel structures industry
Experience with industrial steel storage racks and ASRS structures
Knowledge of structural steel and cold-formed steel design
Knowledge of connections and rolled cold-formed sections
Knowledge of AISC LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Knowledge of AISI Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Design
Knowledge of RMI Specification for Industrial Steel Storage Racks
Knowledge of FEM 9.831 / 9.832
Knowledge of US Seismic Design Standards
Knowledge of local, state, and US building codes
AutoCAD proficiency
RISA 2D/3D or equivalent structural analysis software
Tekla Structures or willingness to learn
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to solve high-impact, complex, and cross-functional engineering problems
Strong analytical skills, integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring and supporting professional staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities