Project Engineer

Crane Company; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 81,100 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in cryogenic piping and project leadership. The onsite role in Jurupa Valley, CA involves coordinating across sales, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver compliant, detailed piping layouts and system drawings.

Responsibilities include modeling, drafting, and basic stress analysis, plus supporting fabrication, welding, and assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience executing large projects in process piping, construction, or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure alignment.
• Develop piping layouts, system drawings, and component specifications; ensure code compliance.
• Gather and interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project details.
• Perform modeling, drafting, and basic stress analysis; support fabrication, welding, and assembly considerations.
• Present updates in cross‑functional meetings and respond to technical questions.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Crane Cryogenics quality standards; complete project reports and documentation.
• Provide timely responses, technical explanations, and product demonstrations; support quoting and cost estimation.
• Travel to job sites for evaluations, installations, and customer meetings (50–70% travel).
• Work closely with design/engineering to ensure completeness before manufacturing.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

Engineering design

Code compliance

Fabrication awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS / CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Project coordination — Maintain continuous communication with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure alignment throughout the project.
• Technical design — Develop piping layouts, system drawings, and component specifications; ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, CGA, and other applicable codes.
• Requirements gathering — Collect and interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project details.
• Engineering support — Perform modeling, drafting, and basic stress analysis; support fabrication, welding, and assembly considerations.
• Project status reporting — Present updates in cross‑functional meetings and respond to technical questions.
• Quality and documentation — Ensure all deliverables meet Crane Cryogenics quality standards; complete project reports, expenses, and documentation.
• Customer interaction — Provide timely responses, technical explanations, and product demonstrations; support quoting and cost estimation.
• Field and site support — Travel to job sites for evaluations, installations, and customer meetings (50–70% domestic and international travel).
• Cross‑functional collaboration — Work closely with design/engineering to ensure completeness before manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR
• 3–5+ years of experience executing large projects in process piping, construction, or mechanical engineering within an industrial, energy, manufacturing, or similar environment

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

• Cryogenic systems knowledge — Understanding of cryogenic fluids, piping design, and safety practices.
• Engineering design — CAD modeling, drafting, and interpretation of construction documents.
• Code compliance — Familiarity with NFPA, ASME, CGA, and related standards.
• Fabrication awareness — Working knowledge of welding, soldering, and manufacturing processes.

Professional & Analytical Skills

• Communication — Clear verbal and written communication with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Problem‑solving — Logical reasoning, decision‑making, and evaluating alternative solutions.
• Attention to detail — Organized, thorough, and precise in documentation and design.
• Time management — Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboration — Build strong working relationships and adapt to others’ needs.
• Conflict resolution — Navigate differences constructively.
• Customer service mindset — Actively support customer needs and expectations.

Technology & Software

• Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS, CAD software , engineering modeling tools, and drafting equipment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite , spreadsheets, presentations, and CRM/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage databases, navigate virtual meetings, and work across multiple digital platforms.

Work Environment & Travel

• Onsite role based in Jurupa Valley, CA.
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites, job locations, and industry events (domestic and international).

Salary

Salary range: $81,100 to $110,000.

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.