Lead Project Engineer
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 145000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Project Engineer / Structural Design Engineer Cranes & Systems
Take the lead in delivering engineering excellence. My client a national leader in custom-engineered crane systems for over 60 years is looking for a sharp driven Lead Project Engineer ready to own complex projects from concept to production. If you thrive in a hands-on role blending structural design FEA and customer collaborationthis is your opportunity to lead.
Why You Should Apply
- Competitive base salary: $125000$145000 depending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Competitive group medical dental and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with company match for long-term security.
- Relocation assistance and generous paid time off.
What Youll Be Doing
- Lead overhead crane engineering projects from design through production.
- Conduct FEA and stress/strain analysis for performance and compliance.
- Design welded steel structures using SolidWorks and system-level thinking.
- Partner with sales and customers on tailored material handling solutions.
- Support production with hands-on problem solving and manufacturability reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and shape a high-performance team.
About You
- Be able to do the job as described.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Extensive experience in structural steel or heavy fabricated equipment.
- Expert in SolidWorks and structural FEA.
- Comfortable navigating both the shop floor and customer sites.
- Previous experience with crane systems or engineered-to-order products is a plus.
Key Skills
- Primavera
- Microstation
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
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