Branch Engineer: Heavy Lift & Project Engineering

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401K contributions matched up to 10%

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Branch Engineer in Monroe, MI to support sales, design, and project teams. You will develop crane layouts, rigging drawings, and heavy-lift solutions using Barnhart’s tools; perform field walk-downs and provide on-site technical support.

You will also design custom lifting devices and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role emphasizes project coordination, engineering expertise, and hands-on problem solving on both office and field sites, with

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited 4-year degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects using gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other 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 AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart calculation spreadsheets to develop heavy lift and heavy transport solutions.
• Assist Sales by field walk-downs to develop equipment lists, identify issues, and sketch project bids.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites; adapt plans as needed.
• Design custom lifting or support tools using AISC, ASME, and related standards.
• Serve as field technical liaison for complex projects, managing risk and conducting safety/quality evaluations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

ABET-accredited 4-year degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Branch Engineer in Monroe, MI to support sales, design, and project teams. You will develop crane layouts, rigging drawings, and heavy-lift solutions using Barnhart’s tools; perform field walk-downs and provide on-site technical support.

You will also design custom lifting devices and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role emphasizes project coordination, engineering expertise, and hands-on problem solving on both office and field sites, with