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:

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

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

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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

Rack and Steel Structure Design

• Industrial steel storage racks and ASRS structures
• Structural steel and cold‑formed steel design
• Connections and rolled cold‑formed sections

Codes & Standards (familiarity required)

• 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

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 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

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.

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