Project Engineer - 3418
Barnhart Crane & Rigging - Memphis, TN
posted 4 days ago
About the position
A Project Engineer serving in the Engineering Project Services department is a professional problem solver responsible for developing engineered solutions for heavy lift and transport projects across North America. Based out of our Service Center in Memphis, TN, a Project Engineer supports the technical needs of our branch network related to project planning and field execution operations. Through extensive field experience, a comprehensive working knowledge of our fleet of cool tools, and solid relationships with our branch teammates, the Project Engineer produces project drawings and supporting calculations that ensure all aspects of risk have been assessed and appropriate mitigating measures have been established. At Barnhart, we define a successful project as one that is completed safely, profitably, and with a delighted customer.
Responsibilities
- Create and develop innovative engineered solutions for heavy lift and transport projects across North America.
- Validate Sales Support Engineering concepts. Verify methods and equipment proposed during bid phase will work and are the correct equipment for the project.
- Perform site walk downs/route surveys. Visit job sites with branch personnel to measure and verify equipment layout, process, clearances, etc.
- Optimization of methods and equipment. The selected method should be efficient, cost-effective, and minimize risk to the project and personnel.
- Provide detailed crane layouts, rigging drawings, transport drawings, equipment layouts, and other engineered drawings in AutoCAD.
- Perform design calculations under the direction of a senior engineer to verify equipment, hardware, rigging, and customer site/equipment do not exceed their rated capacities.
- Function as field technical liaison for critical lifts - includes risk management functions and safety evaluations of projects.
- Develop detailed customer submittal packages containing well organized calculations, project drawings, site layouts, and equipment specifications.
- Meet with branch managers, project managers, sales personnel, field crews, and/or customers to discuss project details and provide updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline from ABET accredited institution (3.0 GPA Minimum).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, etc).
- Exposure to Steel Design Codes (ASME, AISC, etc.).
- Exposure to AutoDesk Suite - AutoCad, Inventor.
- Exposure to Structural Analysis Software - RISA 3D.
- Exposure to MathCAD.
- Exposure to Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with video conferencing platforms: ex: Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
- Strong Communication Skills - both oral and written.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and quickly determine corrective actions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
Nice-to-haves
- Mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Public speaking experience is preferred.
- Experience in team leadership capacity.
- EIT Certification Preferred.
Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $65-75K/year
