Branch Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using custom lifting tools
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, and modular trailers
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects including over-the-road hauling and barge roll-on/roll-off
• Use AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and engineering spreadsheets to develop heavy lift and transport solutions
• Perform field walk-down assessments to develop equipment lists and technical sketches for bids
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites
• Design custom lifting or support tools per AISC and ASME standards
• Serve as field technical liaison for complex projects, performing risk management and safety evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong communication, mathematical, and reasoning skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

About the Company

Barnhart Crane & Rigging specializes in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport for American industry. With over 60 branch locations across the U.S., Barnhart maintains a nationwide network and a team culture built on safety, servant leadership, quality service, and continuous improvement.