Industrial Mechanical Engineer Crane Engineer 48 years

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Spokane is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer/Crane Engineer to lead crane refurbishment and replacement projects for aerospace, military, energy, and manufacturing clients. The role blends engineering design and technical leadership with client coordination.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, travel occasionally to sites, and a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture in a firm with a long track record and diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of crane or heavy machinery engineering experience.
• Proven success supporting a highly performing engineering team
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Availability to travel occasionally to site visits and client meetings.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design tasks for crane refurbishment and replacement projects
• Technical lead and calculation development responsibilities
• Team coordination and multidisciplinary management
• Site visits, construction support, load testing

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As an Industrial Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Mechanical Engineer/Crane Engineer to support and lead various crane projects for clients in the aerospace, military, energy, private, and manufacturing sectors. This role is aligned with our hybrid work schedule; with the appropriate experience and based on business needs.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering and design tasks for crane refurbishment and replacement projects
• Technical lead and calculation development responsibilities
• Team coordination and multidisciplinary management
• Site visits, construction support, load testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum 4 years of crane or heavy machinery engineering experience
• Proven success supporting a highly performing engineering team
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Availability to travel occasionally to site visits and client meetings
• Effective technical writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success

Salary range: $85,000-$100,000

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different - our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our downtown Spokane office is located near RiverPark Square and close to a variety of shops and restaurants. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients or competing in an office-wide ping-pong competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Glassdoor Reviews: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021li>
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024
• Voted #2 Best Place to Work!

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation:

$85,000-$85,000 per year