Branch Engineer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Branch Engineer in the Philadelphia area. You will support sales, design, and project activities with emphasis on project engineering, field coordination, and on‑site/tooling support for heavy lift and transport projects.

You will develop crane layouts, rigging drawings, and equipment lists, using AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, and RISA. Collaboration with sales, project teams, and field personnel is essential for successful bids and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited 4‑year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities; good communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects using gantries, modular trailers, lift towers.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for various hauling modes.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart spreadsheets to develop solutions.
• Support Sales with field walk‑downs, equipment lists, and technical sketches for bids.
• Provide on‑site or office support to Project Managers and Superintendents to adjust plans as needed.
• Design custom lifting or support tools following ASME, AISC, and related standards.
• Serve as field technical liaison and participate in safety/quality evaluations on complex projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Competitive salary

About the Job:

The Branch Engineer is expected to support all areas of engineering (sales, design, and project) while the Phildadephia area branch role requires more 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

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Basic experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD) is beneficial.
• Problem‑solving and analytical expertise
• Mathematical kills
• Strong communication skills for reporting, documentation, and communicating with clients or team members.

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.

Education:

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

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 reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy‑rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran