Branch Engineer

Job Summary

The Branch Engineer supports all areas of engineering (sales, design, and project) with the majority of time spent on project engineering. This role combines engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands-on support to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s 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 for 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.
• Design custom lifting or support tools for job-specific needs using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual and ASME Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
• Serve as field technical liaison for complex projects, including risk management and safety/quality evaluations.

• Preferred:
  Civil or Mechanical Degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
• Mathematical reasoning skills
• Problem solving and analytical abilities

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.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program based on 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

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran