Project Engineer

About the Job

A Project Engineer primarily provides support to senior engineers and project managers in the planning, execution, and management of crane and rigging projects. This role is designed to offer hands-on learning while contributing to project success, safety, and overall project coordination.

Description

• Perform field walk down assessments of jobsites to facilitate office layouts of jobs in AutoCAD to perform heavy lifts / transports
• Help with basic load calculations and structural analysis to ensure safe lifting operations.
• Aid in identifying and sourcing cranes, rigging equipment, and materials required for projects.
• Assist in preparing and organizing project documentation such as lift plans, inspection reports, and operating procedures.
• Support in coordinating the delivery and setup of cranes and rigging equipment to job sites.
• Track project timelines and report progress to senior engineers or project managers.
• Function as field technical liaison for critical lifts – includes risk management functions and safety evaluations of projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Basic experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD) is beneficial.
• Problem-solving and analytical expertise
• Mathematical kills
• Strong communication skills for reporting, documentation, and communicating with clients or team members.

Compensation and 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.