Design Engineer (Level II)

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

A Design Engineer (Level II) is expected to support the process of designing and developing custom rigging equipment and structural systems tailored to the specific needs of a project while ensuring safety, compliance, and effective communication among teams. This role involves a combination of engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands-on support to ensure successful final designs projects.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in structural or mechanical equipment design, preferably within the crane, rigging, or heavy lift/transport industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, OSHA 10
• In-depth understanding of engineering principles related to structural steel design, cranes, rigging, and load calculations.
• Experience with steel construction and fabrication processes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to analyze and optimize structural steel and mechanical designs.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong desire to learn and develop technical expertise under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• 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 design packages and incorporate changes when necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assist in the development and updating of project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Good understanding of cost estimating for design projects and fabrication.
• 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.
• Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

• 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 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 calculation packages that analyze relevant load cases to accurately support equipment design.
• Develop 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 rigging equipment.
• Identify materials and communicate with the fabrication shop on schedule and design optimization.
• Track project timelines and report progress to senior engineers or project managers.
• Estimate the cost of design, fabrication, and testing for various design projects.
• Provide on-site technical assistance during lifting and rigging operations to ensure lift plans are followed correctly.
• Identify and manage operational risk in line with industry regulations.
• Help ensure that equipment is maintained and in safe working condition and report any defects or issues.
• Work alongside field personnel such as crane operators, riggers, and fabricators to support day-to-day project operations.
• Communicate with clients and project managers to clarify requirements and relay project status updates.
• Support the procurement of necessary materials and equipment by liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Record any changes to the design package, project scope, or schedule, ensuring all updates are properly documented.
• Identify minor technical issues on-site and work with senior engineers to resolve them.
• Participate in post-project reviews, helping to gather feedback and data for future designs.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest industry practices, safety regulations, and engineering standards.
• Develop technical skills related to crane operations, rigging, and engineering design under the guidance of senior engineers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level