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Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 5 hours ago

Senior Design Engineer

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a company specializing in heavy lifting and rigging solutions. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and development of custom rigging equipment and structural systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation in design projects.

Mechanical Engineering

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Create detailed design packages, including fabrication drawings, calculations, specification sheets, operation manuals, test certificates, etc

Perform steel design and structural analysis tasks

Understand industry regulations and standards (AISC, ASME, OSHA) and help ensure designs are in accordance

Develop and review design parameters for engineering clarity and customer communication

Create 3D models and technical drawings for equipment assemblies

Prepare technical specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance requirements for newly designed equipment

Create and review calculation packages that analyze relevant load cases to accurately support equipment design

Develop and review mockup and load test plans and participate in the setup and execution of the tests

Obtain working knowledge of existing Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment

Identify materials and communicate with the fabrication shop on schedule and design optimization

Track project timelines and progress reports of a team of junior engineers

Estimate and review the cost of design, fabrication, and testing for various design projects

Provide on-site technical assistance during lifting and rigging operations to ensure lift plans are followed correctly

Identify and manage operational risk in line with industry regulations

Help ensure that equipment is maintained and in safe working condition and report any defects or issues

Work alongside field personnel such as crane operators, riggers, and fabricators to support day-to-day project operations

Communicate with clients and project managers to clarify requirements and relay project status updates

Support the procurement of necessary materials and equipment by liaising with suppliers and subcontractors

Record any changes to the design package, project scope, or schedule, ensuring all updates are properly documented

Identify minor technical issues on-site and work with senior engineers to resolve them

Participate in post-project reviews, helping to gather feedback and data for future designs

Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest industry practices, safety regulations, and engineering standards

Aid in the development of technical skills of junior engineers related to crane operations, rigging, and engineering design

Support in the professional development of junior engineers

Qualification

Structural DesignMechanical DesignCAD SoftwareProfessional Engineer LicenseLoad CalculationsSteel ConstructionProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTime ManagementMentoring

Required

5+ years of experience in structural or mechanical equipment design, preferably within the crane, rigging, or heavy lift/transport industry

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, OSHA 10

Must possess an in-depth understanding of engineering principles related to structural steel design, cranes, rigging, and load calculations

Extensive experience with steel construction and fabrication processes preferred

Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling software, and industry-specific tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar programs is essential

Familiarity with the types of cranes, rigging equipment, and materials used in lifting and transporting heavy loads is also important

Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and regulations, including OSHA, AISC, ASME, ANSI, and others specific to designing structural steel and rigging equipment

Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting

Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD/Inventor) and calculation software (RISA 3D/Ansys/Mathcad) is required

Ability to analyze and optimize structural steel and mechanical designs

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong desire to teach and develop technical expertise in junior engineers

Strong communication skills for reporting, documentation, and communicating with clients or team members

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with crane operators, riggers, engineers, and project managers

Ability to accurately document and review design packages and incorporate changes when necessary

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to develop and update project schedules to ensure timely completion

Ability to estimate cost for design projects and fabrication

Ability and willingness to lead a team of junior engineers by fielding questions and reviewing their work

Willingness and ability to visit job sites regularly and work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments

Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Extensive experience with steel construction and fabrication processes preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus program that pays for performance

401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay

Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities.

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.

Founded in 1969

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees