Project Engineer
Maxim Crane Works LP

Project Engineer



What we’re looking for:

Detail-oriented, relationship-focused, critical-thinking Project Engineer to design crane construction for various projects across the country. This role requires the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. This is an entry-level full-time, exempt position that works from our Houston (Jacintoport Blvd), TX office location daily; on occasion, travel to job sites may be required.



What does this role do?

The Project Engineer creates drawings that show how the crane is to be built on the project site and how it will be used to complete the project in a safe and efficient manner. This role oversees designing, planning, and implementing crane construction, including tower cranes, hoists, and mobile crane lifts and serves as a liaison between the customer’s jobsite requirements and the crane set-up and lift operations to ensure all information is gathered to meet the needs of the customer.



What are the perks?

We are proud to offer day one eligibility for medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and 401(k) plans with company match made every pay period. Maxim has other great offerings including life insurance, AD&D, flex and health savings accounts, wellness programs, critical illness and accident plans, and short-term and long-term disability, plus employee discounts. Additionally, we provide opportunities to expand your skillset and knowledge base.



Why Maxim?

Our work impacts our local communities, helping transform where people live, work and play. You’ll be a part of some of the biggest, most high-profile construction sites across the country and have the opportunity to support our coast-to-coast team across 60 branches in the United States.



Our Ideal Project Engineer

Details Fanatic. You have a great eye for detail and catch errors before they become a larger issue. You enjoy proofreading and get excited when you find an oversight and fix it. You strive for excellence in your work.



Relationship Builder. You know that it takes a team of engaged, committed people to make the magic happen. Relationships are not only a “must do” for you, but they are also an “easy to do” because you value the people you work with, their talents, insights, and expertise. You welcome constructive debate and never make conflict personal.



Master Multi-tasker. Multiple projects going at once? Lots of priorities needing your attention? In your eyes, this is not intimidating. In fact, you welcome it! You thrive on the opportunity to work on multiple projects at once and enjoy the inherent challenge of delivering great work on time.



Analytical Problem Solver & Risk Mitigator. You know the best decisions are made with solid data and information. You seek to understand the problem at its very core and work with others to develop realistic solutions. Keenly aware of the need to stay ahead of the game, you keep an eye on what could get in the way of success and actively work to reduce it.



You have:


* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, EIT certificate a plus
* Advanced 2D AutoCAD skills, and Bluebeam/Acrobat
* Moderate ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural drawings
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
* Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, and navigate conflict effectively
* Exceptional mathematical, statistical, and geometry skills
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills; you can evaluate data, know when to seek out more information, and make sound decisions
* Affinity for being organized


Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:


* Creating layout or engineered lift plan drawings for the various equipment Maxim offers customers to meet the dynamic needs of each customer and their unique jobsites that will be safe and efficient.
* Produce and review drawing sets for both planning and construction purposes.
* Provide step by step lift plans for the erection and dismantle of tower cranes. This includes determining size, placement and configuration of assist crane needed to assemble/dissemble tower crane.
* Calculate outrigger loads for mobile cranes and determine appropriate mat sizes.
* Determine ground bearing pressure results for mobile/crawler cranes.
* Coordinate communication between key stakeholders, including sales team, operations, and the customer.
* Provide sound technical support to Maxim Crane’s sales team by producing engineered lift plans, performing ground bearing pressure studies, and by providing lift planning guidance using technical expertise and industry knowledge.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.



Special Requirements:


* May require day travel to job sites on occasion.



Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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