Project Engineer

Maxim Crane Works LP; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works LP seeks a Project Engineer to support the team in designing lift plans, assessing crane/equipment requirements, and developing detailed drawings and specifications for installations. You will gather data, perform calculations, and prepare ground-bearing and structural reports for tower crane projects.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 0–4 years of related experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD; EIT is preferred. Some site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• 0–4 years of engineering experience.
• Advanced geometry and statics knowledge; strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project drawings and plans to verify designs, perform calculations, and ensure accuracy and standards.
• Develops crane layout and rigging details for lifts in various settings.
• Liaises with Architects, Engineers, contractors, and team members to gather information and establish project requirements.
• Creates and presents structural overviews and reports with technical details and big-picture analysis.
• Uses AutoCAD and drafting software to create 2D designs and 3D models per client needs.
• Prepares documentation for customers covering project plans, progress, and deliverables.

Skills

Geometry and statics

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Presentation & documentation

AutoCAD

3D AutoCAD

AISC knowledge

Structural analysis techniques

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

3D AutoCAD

Job description

Purpose: The Project Engineer (PE) works with our team of other Engineers, Sales, and field staff to support Maxim's fleet of rental equipment. The PE will assess project lifting requirements and develop accurate technical drawings and supporting documentation for equipment installations and lift plans. The PE's responsibilities include the gathering information needed to produce detailed drawings and specifications, calculate crane and rigging requirements, as well as evaluate the feasibility and details for effective tower crane and hoist installations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews project drawings and plans to verify designs, perform calculations, and use modeling methods to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry best practices and standards.
• Develops crane layout and rigging details for crane lifts in private, commercial, and industrial settings.
• Liaises with Architects, Engineers, contractors, and Maxim team members to gather product information and to establish the job requirements for the project.
• Creates and presents structural overviews for upcoming projects and develops reports that include technical details for engineers as well as big-picture analysis.
• Uses AutoCAD and other drafting software programs to create 2D design documents and 3D models for individual components and overall structural plans according to client needs and project requirements for deliverables.
• Prepares documentation for customers covering project plans and progress, and other relevant information.
• Prepares drawings and design reports.
• Prepares ground bearing pressure calculations for track mounted and outrigger-based cranes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. EIT Certificate is preferred.
• Experience: 0 to 4 years of previous relevant engineering experience.
• Skills/Knowledge: Advanced level knowledge of applied geometry and statics. Advanced level organizational and problem-solving skills. Advanced level presentation and documentation preparation skills. Moderate level ACAD skills - 3D ACAD skills are preferred. Basic to moderate level knowledge of AISC Steel Construction Code and connection design. Basic to moderate level knowledge of structural analysis techniques.
• Other: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Limited travel is expected to visit project sites and observe or supervise equipment installations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled