Senior Rigging Engineer

Senior Rigging Engineer

We currently seek a Senior Rigging Engineer for our client’s integrated service company in the construction industry. As one of the largest, the company consistently proves itself a leader across industries. This is a full‑time, direct‑hire opportunity that is onsite in Long Beach.

• Lift Drawings and Analysis:
  Provide engineered lift drawings showing rigging/lifting components, equipment positions, and clearances. Perform lift analysis and rigging design for daily operations.
• Staff Support:
  Support and mentor junior staff with technical reviews.
• Technical Guidance:
  Provide guidance to field and estimating departments for handling, lifting, and installing equipment.
• Equipment Selection:
  Determine proper lift equipment based on various factors.
• Specialized Rigging:
  Apply innovative techniques for specialized rigging challenges.
• Site Survey:
  Survey construction sites to identify potential interferences and hazards.
• Bid Review:
  Review rigging aspects of jobs with the estimating department.
• Project Methods:
  Prepare drawings and explanations for project methods for bid proposals.
• Purchasing Assistance:
  Assist in preparing specifications and soliciting quotations for rigging-related needs.
• Preliminary Planning:
  Develop preliminary lifting/construction plans for proposals.
• Field Travel and Oversight:
  Travel to field construction sites as needed and provide oversight for heavy lift operations.
• Facility Verification:
  Ensure client facilities can withstand temporary forces during lifting operations.
• Plan Reviews:
  Review and approve subcontracted lifting and rigging plans.
• Coordination Meetings:
  Participate in client and internal meetings to communicate design activities.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering concentration
• PE license
• Experience in rigging, below‑the‑hook, temporary supports design, and analysis
• Background in construction and procurement. 7-10 years of experience in rigging structural design and analysis
• Experience in design and analysis of falsework, bolted connections, welded connections, shoring, and structural stability
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of RISA 3D, Mathcad, MATLAB, Solid Works, AutoCAD 3D, and Revit
• Experience preparing or evaluating critical lifting and heavy transport plans with industry software
• Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AISC, ASCE codes and their application
• Experience with RISA 3D or Solid Works Simulation FEA (or equivalent)

To be considered candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Location of Position:
Long Beach, CA

Location Type:
On‑site

* Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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