Structural Engineer (Steel)
Are you an experienced Structural Engineer eager to apply your knowledge to innovative logistics projects? Do you have a keen eye for technical details and quality, and enjoy working with internal teams and external stakeholders? Join our Warehouse Solution Engineering team and help shape the future of logistics automation!
What will you be doing?
As a Structural Engineer, you play a key role in our Steelwork Competence Team. Your work combines project execution (70%) with the improvement and standardization of steelwork designs (30%) Your main responsibilities include:
Designing and coordinating steel structures such as platforms, floors, stairs, and guardrails.
Performing structural calculations using SCIA Engineer and preparing technical specifications.
Monitoring the quality of designs, supplier work, and delivered steel structures.
Acting as a technical point of contact for internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
Supporting layout engineers in creating 2D drawings and 3D models.
While your primary focus is structural engineering, you will also contribute to project coordination and leadership tasks, such as:
Collaborating with the Project Leader Engineering& Project Manager Engineering to align engineering deliverables with project scope, budget, and timelines.
Participating in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Supporting multidisciplinary teams during project execution.
Providing technical input during installation and commissioning phases.
Communicating progress and technical decisions to stakeholders and assisting in resolving engineering challenges.
Oversees system design, planning, and coordination, turning complex concepts into operational solutions.
Control engineering scope and budget.
Acts as the bridge between sales, engineering, third party suppliers, ensuring smooth handover and execution.
What do we ask from you?
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in steel structures.
Proficiency with SCIA Engineer, AutoCAD, and Tekla
Strong communication skills and an analytical, cost-conscious mindset.
Willingness to travel occasionally and work on-site.
About the team
The Project Engineering department is responsible for executing projects where mechanical and control components of our material handling systems are implemented. Working under the supervision of a Project Leader Engineering, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
What we offer
In this dynamic and responsible role, you will join an international team that values growth, ownership, and impact. You will have the freedom to develop your skills while contributing to some of the world’s most advanced and complex automation systems.
This position offers a competitive salary range of €4700 to €5400 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
Flexible working hours.
A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
Working from home allowance.
Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
On-site company health center with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Ready to apply?
If the role excites you and you align with most of the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a short motivation letter. For more information contact our Recruiter Anissa Bejaoui.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
