Crane Project Lead — Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager to lead crane refurbishment and replacement projects across aerospace, military, energy, private, and manufacturing sectors.

The role supports business development and requires strong client coordination within a hybrid work setup, with remote options based on experience. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and 8+ years of crane engineering experience, plus solid leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8 years of crane or heavy machinery engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Availability to travel occasionally to site visits and client meetings.
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred.
• Proven success in securing work and managing projects.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing crane refurbishment and replacement projects.
• Technical lead and project management responsibilities.
• Supporting business development and securing successful solicitations.
• Client coordination and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Site visits, construction support, load testing.

Skills

PE license

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager to lead crane refurbishment and replacement projects across aerospace, military, energy, private, and manufacturing sectors.

The role supports business development and requires strong client coordination within a hybrid work setup, with remote options based on experience. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and 8+ years of crane engineering experience, plus solid leadership and communication