Rigging Engineer; Professional Engineer

Description

Superior Rigging and Erecting is a specialty construction company built on safety, discipline, and accountability. We make the Tough Look Easy by supporting our people, executing with precision, and holding ourselves to high standards across every jobsite and office function.

The Rigging Engineer role supports complex crane, rigging, and heavy lift operations. This role ensures engineered lift planning, risk mitigation, and technical execution are performed consistently, safely, and in alignment with company standards.
We are seeking an experienced Rigging Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

The Rigging Engineer provides engineered lift planning, rigging design, and technical field support for critical and non-routine lifting operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Safety, Sales, Project Management, and field leadership to ensure rigging solutions are safe, compliant, and executable. The Rigging Engineer serves as the technical authority for engineered rigging and lifting activities and plays a key role in reinforcing a safety-first, disciplined, and solutions-oriented culture across the organization.

• Develop engineered lift plans, rigging drawings, and supporting calculations for complex and critical crane and rigging operations.
• Perform structural and load analysis of rigging systems, lifting hardware, cranes, and support structures.
• Review, approve, and stamp engineered rigging and lift plans as the responsible Engineer of Record.
• Ensure engineered plans are constructible, practical, and aligned with field conditions and equipment limitations.

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews to translate engineering designs into executable lift plans.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate job site conditions, validate assumptions, and identify potential risks.
• Provide real-time engineering support during critical or high-risk lifting operations as required.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide engineered solutions during project execution.

• Ensure all rigging and lift plans comply with applicable OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and industry standards.
• Lead engineering risk assessments for non-routine, critical, or high-consequence lifts.
• Partner with Safety leadership to continuously improve lift planning, engineering controls, and rigging safety practices.
• Support incident reviews and corrective action development related to lifting and rigging activities.

• Mentor junior engineers and rigging personnel on engineering principles, rigging calculations, and lift planning best practices.
• Provide technical training to internal teams related to rigging safety, equipment limitations, and engineered lift execution.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for leadership, operations, and field personnel.

• Accurate, compliant, and timely development of engineered lift plans.
• Effective collaboration with Operations and Safety leadership.
• Reduction of lifting and rigging risk through proactive engineering controls.
• Consistent technical support for critical and high-risk operations.
• Positive field engagement aligned with company values and safety expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Minimum of two to five years of engineering experience related to rigging, heavy lift, crane operations, or structural systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of crane load charts, rigging hardware, and engineered lift planning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field crews and leadership.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering and drafting software preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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