Associate Project Engineer

Maxim Crane Works, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works, LP in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Project Engineer to support lift planning, engineering calculations, and drafting under supervision.

You will collaborate with engineers, sales, and field personnel to gather project information, prepare AutoCAD drawings, and learn company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; AutoCAD familiarity; ability to read drawings; strong analytical skills.
• Preferred: EIT certificate or ability to pass; structural analysis knowledge (AISC standards) and 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lift plans, engineering studies, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Perform routine engineering calculations under review.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and layouts.
• Gather project information and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Learn and apply company standards and engineering procedures.
• Participate in field visits and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Read drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

EIT certificate (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Maxim Crane Works, we don't just rent cranes—we help customers safely execute some of the most important construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and industrial projects across North America.

As the nation's largest lifting solutions provider, Maxim Crane Works supports projects that power communities, expand industries, and transform skylines. Our team delivers more than equipment. We deliver expertise, planning, certainty, and execution.

Purpose

The Associate Project Engineer works with Engineers, Sales, and field personnel to support Maxim engineering and lift planning activities. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, this role assists with engineering calculations, lift plans, drafting, documentation, and project support activities while developing technical knowledge and professional judgment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with lift plans, engineering studies, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Perform routine engineering calculations under review.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and layouts.
• Gather project information and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Learn and apply company standards and engineering procedures.
• Participate in field visits and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD familiarity, basic engineering knowledge, ability to read drawings, strong analytical skills.
• Preferred: EIT Certificate or ability to pass, structural analysis, AISC standards, 3D modeling.

Experience

• 0 to 3 years of previous relevant engineering experience.
• Assist with lift plans, engineering studies, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Perform routine engineering calculations under review.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and layouts.
• Gather project information and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Learn and apply company standards and engineering procedures.
• Participate in field visits and professional development.

Work Environment and Travel

This position combines office-based engineering and design work with occasional field exposure. Limited travel is expected to visit project sites and observe or support equipment installations.

The role may require walking on active job sites, climbing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position may require access to refinery and industrial job sites in Texas. Employees assigned to these sites must comply with applicable site-specific safety and access requirements, including participation in random drug testing through DISA as required for refinery work. Compliance with applicable drug testing requirements is a condition of working at these sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maxim Crane Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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