Junior Project Engineer — Lift Planning & AutoCAD

Maxim Crane Works; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to support engineering and lift planning activities under experienced engineers. You will assist with calculations, drafting, documentation, and project support while developing technical judgment.

The role combines office engineering work with occasional field exposure, limited travel to project sites, and learning opportunities in standards and procedures. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; AutoCAD familiarity; ability to read drawings; strong analytical skills.
• Preferred: EIT certificate; structural analysis; AISC standards; 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lift plans, engineering studies, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Perform routine engineering calculations under review.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and layouts.
• Gather project information and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Learn and apply company standards and engineering procedures.
• Participate in field visits and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Maxim Crane Works is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to support engineering and lift planning activities under experienced engineers. You will assist with calculations, drafting, documentation, and project support while developing technical judgment.

The role combines office engineering work with occasional field exposure, limited travel to project sites, and learning opportunities in standards and procedures. Equal opportunity employer.