Sr. Structural Rack Engineer

KION Group · Wauwatosa · $102,750–$150,700 (stated in the posting)

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.

We offer:

What We Offer:

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

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’s racking and structural engineering initiatives
Support all phases of projects including concept development, structural design, engineering, installation, and commissioning
Develop and review structural designs at both 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 closely with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, safety, site managers, subcontractors, and customers to 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
Industrial steel storage racks and ASRS structures
Structural steel and cold‑formed steel design
Connections and rolled cold‑formed sections
AISC LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
AISI Specification for Cold‑Formed 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
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
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in structural engineering, preferably within the material handling or industrial steel structures industry
Demonstrated ability to solve high-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

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