Senior Project Engineer

Maxim Crane Works is seeking a Licensed Senior Project Engineer in the Sacramento, CA area!

As a Licensed Senior Project Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert supporting our Engineers, Sales team, and field staff in delivering safe and successful lifting solutions across our rental fleet. You'll evaluate project lifting requirements, oversee the development of accurate lift plans and technical drawings, and provide innovative design solutions for unique challenges.

From creating custom below-the-hook lifting devices and specialized attachments to designing tower crane foundations, tie-in connections, and hoist bracing systems, this role allows you to apply your engineering expertise where it matters most—out in the field, supporting real-world projects.

Salary Range : $96,000.00 - 114,000.00

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Reviews project drawings and plans to verify designs and calculations performed by other team members to ensure correct results.

Develops crane layout and rigging details for crane lifts in private, commercial, and industrial settings.

Liaises with Architects, Engineers, contractors, and Maxim team members to provide technical expertise and guidance for equipment installations.

Liaises with crane manufacturers to support use of the cranes in special circumstances.

Reviews and presents structural overviews for upcoming projects and develops reports that include technical details for engineers as well as big-picture analysis.

Uses AutoCAD and other drafting software programs to create 2D design documents and 3D models for individual components and overall structural plans according to client needs and project requirements for deliverables.

Reviews ground bearing pressure calculations for track mounted and outrigger-based cranes.

Designs specialized lifting devices and other special use assemblies.

Mentors and assists less experienced staff, and review work products before presentation to customers.

Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements : Education :

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or other related engineering degree.

California Professional Engineer license is required.

Experience :

5-7+ years of previous relevant engineering experience.

3+ years prior experience performing structural analysis.

Prior crane industry experience is preferred.

Advanced level knowledge of applied geometry and statics.

Advanced level knowledge of AISC Steel Construction Code and connection design.

Moderate to advanced level knowledge of ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

Advanced level organizational and problem-solving skills.

Advanced level presentation and documentation preparation skills.

Advanced level ACAD skills - 3D ACAD skills are preferred.

Advanced level knowledge of structural analysis techniques.

Advanced level foundation design skills.

Other :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and / or pull; reach; climb; bend and / or stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Limited travel is expected to visit project sites and observe or supervise equipment installations.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on 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.