Rigging Engineer (Professional Engineer)
hace 7 días
Atlanta
Job DescriptionDescription: 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. We are seeking an experienced Rigging Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license to support complex crane, rigging, and heavy lift operations. This role is critical to ensure engineered lift planning, risk mitigation, and technical execution are performed consistently, safely, and in alignment with company standards. Position Summary 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. Key Responsibilities Engineering and Technical Design • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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. Key Performance Expectations • 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. Requirements: • 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. Core Values At Superior Rigging and Erecting, our work is guided by a shared purpose and a clear set of values that shape how we lead, execute, and support one another: • Lead by Serving – Supporting and celebrating the success of our teammates at every level of the organization., • Safety First – An uncompromising dedication to the safety of our employees, clients, and the public, placing safety ahead of production goals., • Predictable Expectations – Consistently setting, sharing, and revisiting expectations to deliver clear, precise results with no surprises., • Act with Humility – Taking pride in our accomplishments while maintaining humility in all interactions., • Can-Do Mindset – Approaching challenges as opportunities with a creative, solutions-oriented attitude., • Accountability – Operating with an owner’s mindset, recognizing that every decision has impact. Equal Employment Opportunity Superior Rigging and Erecting is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local