Branch Engineer

Barnhart-Crane-; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program that pays forperformance

401K contributions matched up to 10%

Benefits Package including medical,...

Paid Time Off

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Branch Engineer to support sales, design and project activities, with emphasis on project engineering. This role blends technical engineering, project coordination and hands-on site support to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing crane layouts and rigging drawings, using AutoCAD, Inventor and related tools; reviewing field conditions; assisting field crews; and providing technical guidance to Project Managers. ABET-aligned degree required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited 4-year degree with GPA ≥3.0.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• MS PowerPoint proficiency.
• MS Word proficiency.
• Mathematical skills and reasoning ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation and lifting projects.
• Use AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad and RISA to develop solutions.
• Assist Sales with field walk-downs and prep of equipment lists.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on sites as issues arise.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mathcad

RISA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication Skills

Education

ABET-accredited 4-year degree (Mechanical or Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mathcad

RISA

Barnhart calculation spreadsheets

Job description

Job Summary

The Branch Engineer is expected to support all areas of engineering (sales, design, and project) with the majority of time spent focused on project engineering. This role involves a combination of engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands‑on support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Description

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s vast array of custom lifting tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other custom Barnhart tools.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for over-the-road hauling, on-site hauling, barge roll‑on and barge roll‑off projects.
• Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart calculation spreadsheets to develop solutions to heavy lift and heavy transport projects.
• Assist Sales Personnel by performing field walk‑down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify potential issues, and create technical sketches for project bids.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to project plans. This could be working from the office or at the job site when required.
• Design custom lifting or support tools for job specific needs (dependent on project) using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASME Design of Below‑the‑Hook Lifting Devices, and other industry standards.
• Function as field technical liaison for complex projects as a risk manager or performing safety & quality evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA
• AutoCAD
• Communication Skills
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program that pays for performance
• 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay
• Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, short & long‑term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities

Purpose

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER

Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy‑rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE

Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard‑working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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