Senior Sales Engineer
Quick Summary
Experience: 5+ years of experience in the crane, rigging, or heavy lifting industry, with demonstrated project engineering experience. Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred,
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Guide junior engineers on technical matters, review their work, and support their professional development.
- →Oversee the pre-contract engineering effort associated with high-risk/high-complexity load handling activities.
- →Work closely with sales leads, site teams, junior sales engineers, and clients to provide technical expertise and coordinate on-site activities.
- →Review concept and proposal material for technical accuracy and strategy alignment.
- →Create detailed lift plans that ensure safe and efficient lifting operations, taking into account load calculations, equipment capacities, and environmental factors.
- →Ensure sales strategies such as Next Best Alternative, value-based selling, and utilization of local resources are understood by junior engineers and represented in concepts and method statements.
- →Serve as lead engineer on large opportunities that include multiple scopes and unconventional remove and replace methods.
- →Ensure lessons learned from past projects and proposals are accounted for in future sales efforts.
- →Conduct structural and stability analyses to ensure safe project execution.
- →Determine the appropriate cranes, rigging, and lifting equipment for each project based on load requirements and project constraints.
- →Ensure all lifting operations comply with industry standards and regulations, including OSHA, ASME, AISC, and ANSI.
- →Perform risk assessments to identify and mitigate operational risks associated with lifting operations.
- →Communicate proposal updates, technical details, and engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- →Assist Project Engineering efforts as needed at the direction of Barnhart Engineering leadership.
- →Identify and implement best practices for safety, efficiency, and innovation in crane and rigging proposals.
- →Keep current with industry trends, new technology, and updated regulatory requirements related to crane and rigging operations.
What We Offer
~1 min read- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited 4-year university.
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 nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. 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.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- June 12, 2026
- First seen
- June 12, 2026
- Last seen
- June 19, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 53%
- Scored at
- June 12, 2026
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