Project Engineer

Maxim-Crane-Work; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works in Houston is seeking an early-career Project Engineer to blend engineering principles with practical lifting solutions. You will help develop crane layouts, lift plans, and equipment installation strategies, collaborating with engineers, sales and field teams to move projects from concept to field application.

The role emphasizes learning, problem solving, and applying AutoCAD and basic structural calculations on diverse commercial and industrial projects, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD; 3D AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings and plans and perform engineering calculations.
• Develop crane layouts, lift plans, and structural designs.
• Model in CAD for crane configurations and equipment installations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and field teams to meet project requirements.
• Support project execution through site visits and design documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Engineering calculations

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (2D/3D)

Job description

15919 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston , Texas 77015 , United States

Job Description

Build Your Engineering Career with Maxim Crane Works

Are you an early-career engineer looking to put your technical skills to work on challenging, real-world projects? At Maxim Crane Works, our Project Engineers help bring complex lifting projects to life by combining engineering principles, technical design, and practical problem-solving.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, sales professionals, and field operations teams to develop crane layouts, lift plans, structural designs, and equipment installation plans. From evaluating project requirements to seeing your designs applied in the field, you’ll gain valuable experience supporting projects across commercial, industrial, and private-sector environments.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with technical designs, and seeing the impact of your work firsthand, this is an opportunity to grow your engineering career with an industry-leading crane and lifting solutions provider.

What You’ll Do

Engineer Real-World Solutions: Review project drawings and plans, perform engineering calculations, and evaluate design feasibility to support safe and effective lifting operations.

Develop Crane and Rigging Plans: Create crane layouts, rigging details, and lift plans for a variety of commercial, industrial, and private-sector projects.

Design and Model: Use AutoCAD and other drafting tools to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for crane configurations, structural components, and equipment installations.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work with architects, engineers, contractors, customers, sales professionals, and field personnel to understand project requirements and develop practical solutions.

Perform Engineering Calculations: Prepare ground-bearing pressure calculations for crawler cranes and outrigger-supported cranes, along with other project-specific engineering analyses.

Support Tower Crane and Hoist Installations: Evaluate installation requirements, review structural considerations, and help develop effective equipment installation plans.

Communicate Technical Information: Prepare drawings, design reports, project documentation, and technical presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.

Support Project Execution: Help monitor project progress, visit job sites, and observe equipment installations to better understand how engineering designs translate into field applications.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.

What You Bring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

0–4 years of relevant engineering experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

Basic to intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD; 3D AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Foundational knowledge of structural analysis and engineering calculations.

Basic familiarity with AISC steel construction standards and structural connection design.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate project requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Willingness to learn, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop technical expertise.

Work Environment and Travel

This position combines office-based engineering and design work with occasional field exposure. Limited travel is expected to visit project sites and observe or support equipment installations.

The role may require walking on active job sites, climbing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position may require access to refinery and industrial job sites in Texas. Employees assigned to these sites must comply with applicable site-specific safety and access requirements, including participation in random drug testing through DISA as required for refinery work. Compliance with applicable drug testing requirements is a condition of working at these sites.

Why Maxim Crane Works?

Join a team that supports some of the most complex lifting projects in the industry. At Maxim, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your education, build practical engineering experience, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to projects where precision and problem-solving matter.

Whether you’re beginning your engineering career or building on your first few years of experience, Maxim offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a specialized and rewarding industry.

Maxim Crane Works is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.