Rigging Engineer

Location and Work Arrangement

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Single
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  Pecos, TX

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team has signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas‑fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early‑stage development that will lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

The position is contingent upon project award.

The Rigging Engineer (CRE) is based at Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. and reports to the Project Lead Rigging Engineer and Project Field Engineer. The engineer provides operational and technical support to construction engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging‑related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. The role is based in the Infrastructure GBU Kilby Power Project in Pecos, TX. The Rigging Engineer will support all craneage activities related to the installation of multiple General Electric 7HA Simple Cycle power generating systems and their auxiliary support systems.

• Define scope of work for subcontract packages and work with contracts group to form heavy haul and heavy lift subcontract packages. Prepare technical specifications for bid packages.
• Prepare rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment.
• Monitor compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
• Assess and plan crane and heavy transport requirements and assist in the preparation of the Construction Equipment Schedule (CES) and budgets.
• Serve as a point of contact for preparation of lift and haul plans.
• Assist the Rigging Superintendent (RS) by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development.
• Monitor general project rigging work operations to ensure rigging is performed in accordance with approved rigging plans.
• Review and approve heavy or oversize/overweight haul plans and medium, critical, or heavy lift plans (including subcontract rigging submittals) in accordance with procedures prior to the start of the work.
• Select crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.
• Provide operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to assigned construction engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging‑related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.
• Maintain contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.
• Work closely with area superintendent and field engineering regarding constructability, construction equipment requirements (including crane sizes and locations), scheduling, ground preparations and temporary facilities (including crane pads and haul routes), required site sterilization, crane layout, and sequencing. Plan lifts, sequence work, and direct and approve lift plans.

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

• Previous Bechtel experience is preferred.
• Advanced broad‑based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: full familiarity with the legislation and code applying to lifting devices, rigging and heavy haul transport operations.
• Intermediate ability in structural design as it relates to lifting equipment and basic structures.
• Advanced understanding of soil mechanics as it relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground.
• Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).
• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in the use of lifting…