Project Engineer - Heavy Lifting & Field Support

Barnhart-Crane-; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Community service opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Barnhart-Crane- is seeking a Branch Engineer to support sales, design, and project engineering. The role emphasizes project coordination, field support, and developing lifting solutions using a wide range of Barnhart tools.

The engineer will work with AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, and other software, while collaborating with Sales and Project Managers to ensure successful project outcomes. A ABET-accredited degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s custom lifting tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects using gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other Barnhart tools.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for over-the-road hauling, on-site hauling, barge roll-on and barge roll-off projects.
• Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart calculation spreadsheets to develop solutions to heavy lift and heavy transport projects.
• Assist Sales by performing field walk-down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify issues, and create technical sketches for bids.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to plans.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Barnhart-Crane- is seeking a Branch Engineer to support sales, design, and project engineering. The role emphasizes project coordination, field support, and developing lifting solutions using a wide range of Barnhart tools.

The engineer will work with AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, and other software, while collaborating with Sales and Project Managers to ensure successful project outcomes. A ABET-accredited degree is required.