Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 2 months ago
Branch Engineer
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a company known for solving problems in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport sectors. They are seeking a Branch Engineer to develop crane layouts and rigging drawings, assist in field assessments, and provide technical support on job sites.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s vast array of custom lifting tools
Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other custom 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 Personnel by performing field walk-down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify potential issues, and create technical sketches for project bids
Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to project plans. This could be working from the office or at the job site when required
Design custom lifting or support tools for job specific needs (dependent on project) using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASME Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, and other industry standards
Function as field technical liaison for complex projects as a risk manager or performing safety & quality evaluations
Qualification
Required
Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart's vast array of custom lifting tools
Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other custom 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 Personnel by performing field walk-down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify potential issues, and create technical sketches for project bids
Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to project plans. This could be working from the office or at the job site when required
Design custom lifting or support tools for job specific needs (dependent on project) using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASME Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, and other industry standards
Function as field technical liaison for complex projects as a risk manager or performing safety & quality evaluations
Preferred
Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA
AutoCAD
Communication Skills
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Mathematical Skills
Reasoning Ability
Company
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-09
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2025-04-09
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