Location: Remote – United States

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $55–$75/hr W2 $70–$95/hr C2C

Experience: 5+ years preferred

Position Overview

Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer – Design & Analysis to support a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks, cranes, and heavy equipment.

This position focuses on structural design, engineering calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the strength, stability, durability, and performance of load-bearing components used in heavy machinery and lifting equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in structural analysis, welded steel structures, FEA, and heavy equipment design, with the ability to independently perform engineering calculations and recommend practical design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze load-bearing structural components for heavy equipment and lifting applications.
• Perform structural calculations involving stress, bending, deflection, fatigue, and stability.
• Develop and interpret FEA models using ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Abaqus, or similar software.
• Evaluate welded steel frames, crane booms, supports, and large fabricated assemblies.
• Analyze static and dynamic loading conditions and potential structural failure points.
• Validate structural designs through engineering calculations, simulation, and testing.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance structural strength, durability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, manufacturing, and fabrication engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports, structural calculations, and engineering recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural or mechanical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in structural design, stress analysis, and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Abaqus, or equivalent.
• Experience with welded steel structures and load-bearing mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and loading conditions.
• Ability to independently evaluate structural performance and validate engineering designs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cranes, lifting equipment, specialty trucks, construction equipment, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Experience performing structural FEA on large welded assemblies.
• Knowledge of structural fatigue, durability, buckling, and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with crane stability, lifting loads, and equipment weight distribution.
• Knowledge of ASME B30 and applicable welding standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Fully remote position.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Contract-to-hire potential.
• Opportunity to contribute to specialized heavy equipment engineering projects.
• Work involving both structural design and advanced engineering analysis.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect with Cullerton Group to learn more.

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