Senior Design Engineer

Job Summary

A Senior Design Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and development of custom rigging equipment and structural systems tailored to the specific needs of a project. They lead the planning, design, and implementation of new equipment while making sure each design satisfies the needs of the project, adheres to relevant safety standards, and meets required deliverables. The role involves working closely with project and production managers, as well as field experts.

The Senior Design Engineer position also involves mentoring junior engineers, contributing to continuous improvement efforts, and driving innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and cost‑effectiveness in crane and rigging design projects.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in structural or mechanical equipment design, preferably within the crane, rigging, or heavy lift/transport industry.
• Certifications:
  
  Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, OSHA 10.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Must possess an in-depth understanding of engineering principles related to structural steel design, cranes, rigging, and load calculations. Extensive experience with steel construction and fabrication processes preferred. Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling software, and industry‑specific tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar programs is essential. Familiarity with the types of cranes, rigging equipment, and materials used in lifting and transporting heavy loads is also important.
  
  Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and regulations, including OSHA, AISC, ASME, ANSI, and others specific to designing structural steel and rigging equipment, is necessary to maintain compliance and uphold industry best practices.
• Software Proficiency:
  Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting. Proficiency with computer‑aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD/Inventor) and calculation software (RISA 3D/Ansys/Mathcad) is required.
• Problem‑Solving and Analytical Expertise:
  Ability to analyze and optimize structural steel and mechanical designs; adapt to changing project requirements in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; strong desire to teach and develop technical expertise in junior engineers.
• Communication:
  Strong communication skills for reporting, documentation, and communicating with clients or team members. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with crane operators, riggers, engineers, and project managers. Ability to accurately document and review design packages and incorporate changes when necessary.
• Project Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to develop and update project schedules to ensure timely completion. Ability to estimate cost for design projects and fabrication. Ability and willingness to lead a team of junior engineers by fielding questions and reviewing their work.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Willingness and ability to visit job sites regularly and work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments, which may involve standing, walking, crawling, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and lifting moderate weights.
• Fit for Duty:
  Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check.

• Create detailed design packages, including fabrication drawings, calculations, specification sheets, operation manuals, test certificates, etc.
• Perform steel design and structural analysis tasks.
• Understand industry regulations and standards (AISC, ASME, OSHA) and help ensure designs are in accordance.
• Develop and review design parameters for engineering clarity and customer communication.
• Create 3D models and technical drawings for equipment assemblies.
• Prepare technical specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance requirements for newly designed equipment.
• Create and review calculation packages that analyze relevant load cases to accurately support equipment design.
• Develop and review mockup and load test plans and participate in the setup and execution of the tests.
• Obtain working knowledge of existing Barnhart heavy lift and specialty…