Lead Rigging Engineer

Location

Work Location:

Kemmerer, WY. Relocation authorized. Telework type:
Full‑Time Office/Project.

The Lead Rigging Engineer is based at Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. and reports to the Project Field Engineer. The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction engineers, construction personnel, and craft regarding rigging‑related construction processes, procedures, and requirements.

• Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical proposals for lifting, heavy haul, and abnormal transport requirements.
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates.
• Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift, heavy haul, and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others.
• Coordinates approval for critical lift, heavy haul, and transport studies with a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer.
• Prepares conceptual lift, heavy haul, and transport studies.
• Develops and reviews critical rigging/heavy haul plans, lift/heavy haul data sheets, and formal calculations.
• Prepares lifting/heavy haul studies and arrangements for critical lifts.
• Provides technical guidance to other disciplines, such as Procurement & Contracts, regarding subcontracts for specialist lifting, heavy haul, and transport works.
• Offers technical direction to construction engineers, superintendents, and craft regarding rigging/heavy haul requirements.
• Provides technical input into the development of transport, rigging, heavy haul, and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
• May supervise the execution of lifting/heavy haul operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance of rigging/heavy haul operations with approved plans and applicable codes.
• Provides expertise in the planning and execution of rigging/heavy haul activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

• Engineering degree from a 4‑year accredited university required. PE preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction rigging engineering discipline.
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
• Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).

• Acknowledged industry expert understanding and experience in engineering for lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes, specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks and connects with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

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