Overhead Crane Structural Engineer — CAD & Field Impact

Viewpoint, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle and tools

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Advanced Overhead Systems, proudly part of Flatiron Crane, seeks a Structural Crane Engineer to design and analyze crane systems, runways, and lifting equipment with CAD tools for manufacturable results. You will perform structural calculations, develop fabrication drawings, and ensure designs comply with applicable codes while collaborating with project teams and field personnel.

The role requires travel to customer sites and a proactive approach to improvements and modernization projects, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with structural design, steel structures, cranes or heavy equipment.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Familiarity with AISC/ASME CMAA AIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis for overhead cranes, crane runways, support structures, lifting devices, platforms, and related equipment.
• Develop engineering drawings, layouts, fabrication details, and design documentation using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software.
• Perform structural calculations for beams, columns, connections, welds, bolted connections, and other load-bearing components.
• Evaluate existing crane and structural systems to determine capacity, condition, and requirements for modifications or upgrades.
• Review crane loading, wheel loads, reactions, deflection, fatigue, and other structural considerations associated with material handling equipment.
• Develop designs that consider manufacturability, fabrication, installation, serviceability, and field conditions.

Skills

Structural design

Reading drawings

Client communication

Travel flexibility

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Advanced Overhead Systems, proudly part of Flatiron Crane, seeks a Structural Crane Engineer to design and analyze crane systems, runways, and lifting equipment with CAD tools for manufacturable results. You will perform structural calculations, develop fabrication drawings, and ensure designs comply with applicable codes while collaborating with project teams and field personnel.

The role requires travel to customer sites and a proactive approach to improvements and modernization projects, with