Lead Lifting Engineer | Rigging & Safety

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LT-Larsen & Toubro in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a safety-conscious Lifting Engineer to design, review, and supervise critical lifting operations, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.

You will develop detailed lifting plans in CAD, conduct JSA/RAs, oversee equipment inspections, supervise lifts on site, select cranes, and lead investigations into any lifting incidents to implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations.
• Certified by a recognized lifting body (e.g., LEEA) or equivalent.
• Proficient with AutoCAD for 3D rigging layouts and load analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lifting Plan Design with CAD and specialized simulation tools.
• Conduct JSA/Risk Assessments before lifts.
• Oversee inspection and certification of lifting equipment and gear.
• On-site supervision, ensuring adherence to the lift plan.
• Vendor/Crane selection based on loads and outrigger loads.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (LEEA, ASME, LOLER) and local regs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rigging calculation software

Job description

LT-Larsen & Toubro in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a safety-conscious Lifting Engineer to design, review, and supervise critical lifting operations, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.

You will develop detailed lifting plans in CAD, conduct JSA/RAs, oversee equipment inspections, supervise lifts on site, select cranes, and lead investigations into any lifting incidents to implement corrective actions.