American Crane & Equipment Corporation · 20 hours ago
Senior Structural Engineer
Douglassville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAmerican Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Engineering team and play a key role in the design and delivery of custom crane and lifting solutions. This role involves performing advanced structural analysis, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring junior engineers in a mission-critical environment.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform advanced structural analysis and calculations for steel structures and lifting equipment
Apply structural theory to practical, manufacturable designs
Create, review, and approve structural calculations, reports, and design input documentation
Review calculations, drawings, and design packages prepared by other engineers
Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams
Support Field Service with technical solutions and manufacturing with equipment-related inquiries
Review drawings and bills of material for accuracy, constructability, and compliance
Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge within the Structural Engineering group
Support continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
7+ years of structural engineering experience
Strong background in static analysis, strength of materials, and beam theory
Experience designing steel girders, columns, connections, and fatigue-critical structures
Familiarity with applicable design codes such as AISC, ASCE/SEI 7, CMAA, AWS, ASME, and ACI 318
Experience reviewing and approving engineering calculations and designs
Proficiency with engineering tools such as Mathcad, Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws
Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with company policy
Ability to meet the posted work schedule and work required hours
Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in or around shop or job-site areas
Willingness to complete required safety and compliance training
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations
Ability to work full-time, on-site Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM
Ability to occasionally travel to job sites or customer facilities
Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and occasional field environments while following all safety requirements
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), seismic, or vibration analysis experience
Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) status
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one
Generous paid time off with rollover each year
401(k) retirement plan with company match
10 paid company-observed holidays
Tuition reimbursement and advanced technical development opportunities
Company
American Crane & Equipment Corporation
American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is a leading U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
K
Karen Norheim
Chief Executive Officer
J
Jeff Griesemer
President
Recent News
2025-11-11
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