Branch Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K matched up to 10%

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Branch Engineer to support sales, design, and project engineering. The role blends engineering expertise with project coordination and hands‑on field support to ensure successful outcomes.

You will develop crane layouts, rigging drawings, and lift plans, using AutoCAD, Inventor, and other Barnhart tools. The position requires a Civil or Mechanical engineering degree with solid GPA, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Civil or Mechanical engineering degree with GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with MS Excel/PowerPoint/Word.
• Ability to interpret lift plans and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects using gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, and lifting tools.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for over‑road hauling and on‑site moves.
• Use AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart spreadsheets to develop solutions for heavy lift/transport projects.
• Assist Sales with field walk‑down assessments and bid sketches for equipment lists.
• Provide on‑site technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents when changes are needed.
• Design custom lifting or support tools for project needs using industry standards.
• Serve as field liaison for risk management, safety and quality evaluations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

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‑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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