Transportation Engineer
Mitsubishi Power Americas · Lake Mary, FL · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform route surveys and feasibility assessments including site walks and digital modeling.
- Conduct axle load, load distribution, and center-of-gravity calculations for heavy-lift cargo.
- Analyze hauling, bridge capacity, and structural limitations to validate transport feasibility.
- Review barge, marine, and crane engineering calculations for heavy lift operations.
- Validate transport configurations including SPMTs, hydraulic trailers, rail, and barge solutions.
- Develop transport engineering drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and Excel models.
- Review and approve vendor engineering including rigging, grillage, seafastening, and lift plans.
- Lead or support field execution of loadouts, heavy transport, and installation activities.
- Validate site conditions including obstructions, ground conditions, and environmental factors.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in heavy haul, project logistics, or transport engineering.
- Direct experience with heavy-lift equipment such as SPMTs, hydraulic trailers, cranes, and barges.
- Strong understanding of structural and transport engineering principles.
- Experience conducting route surveys, permitting, and transport coordination.
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and Excel.
- Ability to translate engineering concepts into field-executable plans.
- Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and field teams.
- Ability to travel extensively (20–40%) and support field operations.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale power generation logistics projects.
- Hands-on field execution combined with technical engineering responsibilities.
- Professional growth in global EPC and heavy transport operations.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.