Branch Engineer

About the Job We’re seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven engineering professional to develop innovative lift and transport plans for complex heavy industrial projects. In this role, you’ll create precise crane layouts, rigging designs, and transportation drawings while leveraging advanced engineering software and Barnhart’s specialized equipment. You’ll collaborate closely with sales, project management, and field teams—contributing to project planning, troubleshooting in real-time, and ensuring safe, efficient execution. This position offers a dynamic mix of office-based design, field support, and hands‑on problem solving in a highly technical and safety-focused environment. Description 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 Qualifications Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA AutoCAD Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Mathematical Skills Reasoning Ability 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. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr barnhart-crane-rigging