Position Summary: We're looking for a Rigging Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting lifting, rigging, heavy transport, and specialized project solutions across Canada. In this role, you'll develop engineered lift plans, crane studies, rigging arrangements, below-the-hook lifting devices, and other custom solutions that help safely execute complex projects.
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working closely with operations teams, and seeing designs move from concept to successful execution in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engineered lift plans, rigging studies, and transportation plans for complex projects.
- Design below-the-hook lifting devices, including spreader bars, lift beams, and personnel work platforms.
- Prepare crane lift studies and equipment selection analyses.
- Create 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings to support project execution.
- Review and revise engineering drawings, calculations, and design packages.
- Provide engineering support to project and operations teams throughout project planning and execution.
- Collaborate with project teams to communicate progress, resolve technical challenges, and deliver practical solutions.
- Interpret and maintain as-built drawings and engineering documentation.
- Perform engineering analyses to ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Support project goals related to safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
- Review and improve engineering standards, drafting templates, and design processes.
- Conduct site visits and field assessments as required.
- Maintain a high standard of safety, accountability, innovation, and professionalism.
- Work safely in industrial environments that may include exposure to heights, moving machinery, electrical systems, and other operational hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA, EGBC, APEGS, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM), or PEO.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering or design experience in a related role.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Product Design Suite and 3D CAD modeling.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Mathcad and RISA is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with mobile cranes, rigging, lifting systems, heavy hauling, jack-and-slide operations, or heavy transportation projects.
- Experience developing engineered lift plans and rigging studies.
- Familiarity with structural steel design and fabrication drawings.
- Experience working in industrial, construction, energy, mining, or heavy civil environments.
Barnhart Offers
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings opportunities.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects across Canada.
- Career growth within one of North America's leading heavy lift, heavy transport, and engineered solutions companies.
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 reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.
NETWORK– Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian engineering association
- Minimum 2 years of engineering or design experience in a related role
- Proficiency with Autodesk Product Design Suite and 3D CAD modeling
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Experience with Mathcad and RISA
- Experience with mobile cranes, rigging, lifting systems, heavy hauling, jack-and-slide operations, or heavy transportation projects
- Experience developing engineered lift plans and rigging studies
- Familiarity with structural steel design and fabrication drawings
- Experience in industrial, construction, energy, mining, or heavy civil environments
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy, and beyond. Today with 56 branches across the U.S., Barnhart has one of the strongest equipment networks in the nation. Barnhart's network gives customers the flexibility of accessing a nationwide equipment inventory. Because all of the branches are part of the same system, customers are never limited to the equipment at a single location. Each of Barnhart's branches has access to a long list of "cool tools" including PSTe Goldhofer trailers, cranes 15 to 1,760 tons, slide systems, strand-jacks, and the Modular Lift Tower. Contact us today and let us find the right tool for you.
