Director Transport Engineering

General Description

This position supports the Crane Worldwide Global Industrial Projects division byprovidingin-house technical engineering capability for heavy transport and heavy liftlogisticssolutions. The role is intended to strengthen the organizations ability to technically evaluate challenge and refine transport and lifting methodologies proposed by carriers subcontractors and engineering partners.

The Heavy Lift Engineer will work acrossIndustrialProjectLogistics and specialized trucking scopes(housed within Crane Solutions) supporting both divisions through shared technicalexpertise. The role will focus on route and transport feasibility cargo securement rigging review lifting and transport risk assessment and other engineering analyses required to support safe andcommerciallysound execution. This position will also help elevate the technical competency of the broader team through practical guidance standards development and engineering review processes

Essential Job Functions

• Provide engineering support for heavy haul heavy lift and specialized transport solutions acrossIndustrialProjectLogistics scopes.
• Reviewvalidateor preparetechnical proposals method statements rigging plans lift plans transport drawings and route studiessubmittedby carriers haulers and engineering vendors.
• Assess transport feasibility with consideration to cargo dimensions weight distribution axle loading center of gravity turning radius road geometry bridge and pavement limitations grade friction and site constraints.
• Perform and/orvalidatecalculations related to cargo securement lashing load distribution stability and transport configuration.
• Support the review of crane lift plans and rigging arrangements including load charts rigging geometry lift points ground bearing pressures and critical lift considerations.
• Evaluate transport routes for heavy haul movements including swept path analysis turning radii overhead and side clearances ground conditions and temporary infrastructure requirements.
• Work closely with project operations chartering and specialized trucking teams to develop safe practical and commerciallyviabletechnical solutions.
• Participate in the planning and review of port handling load-out discharge transloading and final mile delivery operations involving heavy or oversized cargo.
• Develop technical review standards checklists and minimum engineering requirements for use acrossthe IndustrialProjects and specialized trucking teams.
• Support risk identification and mitigation by highlighting technical exposure early in solution design and execution planning.
• Provide technical input during client discussions supplier reviews and internal solution development meetings as needed.
• Assistin incident review lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts related to engineering lifting and transport execution.
• Maintain organized engineering records drawings calculations and technical evaluations in line with internal governance requirements.
• Travelasrequiredto attend site surveys pre-job meetings vendor reviewsload-outs and critical operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated technical understanding of heavy haul heavy lift and specialized transport operations in industrial energy infrastructure mining or other capital-intensive environments.

• Ability to review interpret and challenge technical proposals engineering drawings route studies rigging plans lift plans and method statements prepared by carriers haulers rigging providers and third-party engineers.

• Strong working knowledge of transport engineering principles including load distribution cargosecurement center of gravity axle loading turning radius swept path grade friction clearance analysis and ground bearing considerations.

• Familiarity with crane and rigging fundamentals including lift planning rigging geometry sling angles load charts lift points and critical lift risk factors.

• Proficiencyin AutoCAD and ability to readmark up and develop technical transport or lifting drawings to support operational planning and solution review.

• Sound understanding of multimodallogisticsexecution including heavy haul trucking barge ocean breakbulkRoRo port handling transloading and final-mile delivery of oversized or high-value cargo.

• Working knowledge of applicable engineering safety and transport regulations including permit-driven movement constraints route restrictions and jurisdiction-specific operating requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to assess technical riskidentifygaps in proposed solutions and recommend practical execution-oriented alternatives.

• Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical issues into clear operational and commercial implications for internal stakeholders clients and service partners.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent technical reviews project deadlines and field support requirements in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across project management operations commercial procurement chartering and specialized transport teams.

• Demonstrated sound judgment attention to detail and willingness to challenge assumptions where technical safety or execution risk is not adequately addressed.

• Proficiencyin standard business software and engineering support tools including Microsoft Office applications and other technical modeling drawing or project management platforms as applicable.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to support site surveys vendor meetings pre-job planning sessionsload-outs and critical transport or lifting operations.

Physical Requirements

• Talking hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other computer components
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Transport Engineering or related field preferred.

• Equivalent practical experience in heavylift heavyhaul or transport engineering may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

• Minimum 710 years of relevant experience in heavy haul heavy lift rigging transport engineering or specialized project cargo operations.

• Proven experience reviewing or developing transport drawings route studies rigging plans lift plans load distribution analyses and cargo securement calculations.

• Proficiencyin AutoCADrequired;familiarity with transport engineering or route analysis software preferred.

• Experience working with carriers heavy haul providers crane or rigging companies and third-party engineering firms including field execution and site survey exposure strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred but notrequired.

• Demonstrated AutoCADproficiencyrequired.

• Relevant heavy lift rigging crane or transport engineeringcertificationspreferred.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE

At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Required Experience:

Director