Heavy Lift & Transport Engineer — Field & Design

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a skilled individual to develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for various lift plans. Responsibilities include creating drawings for heavy machinery moving projects and providing technical support to project managers on-site.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil or Mechanical degree with strong proficiency in AutoCAD and MS tools, along with exemplary reasoning ability. Join a company with a strong culture of collaboration and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Civil or Mechanical Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects.
• Assist Sales by conducting field assessments.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Design custom lifting tools for job-specific needs.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA

Job 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.
  
  

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
  
  

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 55 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran