Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer/Crane Engineer (8+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager to lead crane refurbishment and replacement projects across aerospace, military, energy, private, and manufacturing sectors.

The role supports business development and requires strong client coordination within a hybrid work setup, with remote options based on experience. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and 8+ years of crane engineering experience, plus solid leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8 years of crane or heavy machinery engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Availability to travel occasionally to site visits and client meetings.
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred.
• Proven success in securing work and managing projects.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing crane refurbishment and replacement projects.
• Technical lead and project management responsibilities.
• Supporting business development and securing successful solicitations.
• Client coordination and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Site visits, construction support, load testing.

Skills

PE license

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and subconsultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.

Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer / Project Manager to support and lead various crane projects for clients in the aerospace, military, energy, private, and manufacturing sectors. This role is aligned with our hybrid work schedule; however, a fully remote arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate experience and based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing crane refurbishment and replacement projects
• Technical lead and project management responsibilities
• Supporting business development and securing successful solicitations
• Client coordination and multidisciplinary team leadership
• Site visits, construction support, load testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 8 years of crane or heavy machinery engineering experience
• Proven success in securing work and managing projects
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Availability to travel occasionally to site visits and client meetings
• Effective technical writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success

Salary range: $100,000-$150,000

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our downtown Spokane office is located near RiverPark Square and close to a variety of shops and restaurants. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients or competing in an office-wide ping-pong competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024
• Voted #2 Best Place to Work!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.