Branch Engineer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401K contributions matched up to 10%

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is looking for a Branch Engineer in Mount Vernon, WA. This role supports various engineering areas focusing on project engineering and involves hands-on project work. Candidates will create crane layouts, assist in project bids, and provide technical support on-site.

The ideal applicant holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must be familiar with AutoCAD and other engineering software.

Qualifications

• Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Experience with AutoCAD and engineering software needed.
• Good communication and mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans.
• Assist Sales by performing field assessments and creating sketches.
• Provide technical support on job sites as issues arise.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Reasoning Ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Job Summary

The Branch Engineer is expected to support all areas of engineering (sales, design, and project) with the majority of the 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran