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Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Project Engineer

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
80K-90K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
80K-90K Annually
Entry level
Support senior engineers and project managers on crane and rigging projects by performing field walkdowns, creating AutoCAD layouts, assisting with load calculations and structural analysis, sourcing equipment, preparing lift plans and documentation, coordinating deliveries and setups, and serving as a field technical liaison for safety and risk management.
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About the Job: The 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.
  • Obtain working knowledge of Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment in order to be able to provide solutions to customer needs
  • 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
  • Additional duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel

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 skills
  • 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 related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 55 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development. 

CULTURE– Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.”  We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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