Project Engineer

About the role

Project coordination — Maintain continuous communication with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure alignment throughout the project.
Technical design — Develop piping layouts, system drawings, and component specifications; ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, CGA, and other applicable codes.
Requirements gathering — Collect and interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project details.
Engineering support — Perform modeling, drafting, and basic stress analysis; support fabrication, welding, and assembly considerations.
Project status reporting — Present updates in cross-functional meetings and respond to technical questions.
Quality and documentation — Ensure all deliverables meet Crane Cryogenics quality standards; complete project reports, expenses, and documentation.
Customer interaction — Provide timely responses, technical explanations, and product demonstrations; support quoting and cost estimation.
Field and site support — Travel to job sites for evaluations, installations, and customer meetings (50–70% domestic and international travel).
Cross-functional collaboration — Work closely with design/engineering to ensure completeness before manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination — Maintain continuous communication with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure alignment throughout the project.
• Technical design — Develop piping layouts, system drawings, and component specifications; ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, CGA, and other applicable codes.
• Requirements gathering — Collect and interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project details.
• Engineering support — Perform modeling, drafting, and basic stress analysis; support fabrication, welding, and assembly considerations.
• Project status reporting — Present updates in cross-functional meetings and respond to technical questions.
• Quality and documentation — Ensure all deliverables meet Crane Cryogenics quality standards; complete project reports, expenses, and documentation.
• Customer interaction — Provide timely responses, technical explanations, and product demonstrations; support quoting and cost estimation.
• Field and site support — Travel to job sites for evaluations, installations, and customer meetings (50–70% domestic and international travel).
• Cross-functional collaboration — Work closely with design/engineering to ensure completeness before manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR 3–5+ years of experience executing large projects in process piping, construction, or mechanical engineering within an industrial, energy, manufacturing, or similar environment.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills — Cryogenic systems knowledge, understanding of cryogenic fluids, piping design, and safety practices; familiarity with NFPA, ASME, CGA, and related standards; working knowledge of welding, soldering, and manufacturing processes.
• Professional & Analytical Skills — Clear verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences; logical reasoning, decision-making, and evaluating alternative solutions; organized, thorough, and precise in documentation and design; ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Interpersonal Skills — Collaboration, building strong working relationships, adapting to others’ needs; conflict resolution; active support of customer needs and expectations.
• Technology & Software Proficiency — Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS, CAD software, engineering modeling tools, and drafting equipment; strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, presentations, and CRM/ERP systems; ability to manage databases, navigate virtual meetings, and work across multiple digital platforms.

Work Environment & Travel

Onsite role based in Jurupa Valley, CA. Up to 50% travel to customer sites, job locations, and industry events (domestic and international).

About Crane

Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, Merchandising Systems, and Fluid Handling. Crane has approximately 11,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR) www.craneco.com

About CRANE ChemPharma & Energy

Within Crane's Fluid Handling segment, CRANE ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands (in alphabetical order) ALOYCO®, CENTER LINE®, COMPAC-NOZ®, CRANE®, DEPA®, DUO-CHEK®, ELRO®, FLOWSEAL®, JENKINS®, KROMBACH®, NOZ-CHEK®, PACIFIC VALVES®, RESISTOFLEX®, REVO®, SAUNDERS®, STOCKHAM®, TRIANGLE®, UNI-CHEK®, VALVES®, WTA®, and XOMOX® offer customers complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Among the industries served are the chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, refining, and power generation.

Pay

Salary range: $81,100 to $110,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.