Lifting Engineer

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 270,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly safety‑conscious Lifting Engineer to design, review and supervise critical lifting operations. You will develop lifting plans, evaluate rigging stress and ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering, 5+ years in heavy lifting, and proficiency in AutoCAD 3D rigging layouts and load‑sharing calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• LEEA Certified or equivalent Appointed Person for Lifting Operations.
• 5+ years in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D rigging layouts and CG calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed rigging and lifting plans using CAD and simulation tools.
• Perform JSA and RA prior to lifting operations.
• Oversee inspection, testing and certification of lifting equipment.
• Supervise lifting operations on-site as technical lead.
• Calculate loads and select crane capacities and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with LEEA, ASME, LOLER and local regs.

Skills

Rigging design

Lifting operations

Risk assessment

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly safety-conscious and technical Lifting Engineer to design, review and supervise critical lifting operations. In this role you will be responsible for engineering lifting plans, evaluating rigging stress, selecting appropriate lifting equipment and ensuring that all heavy lifting activities comply with international safety standards and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifting Plan Design: Develop detailed rigging and lifting plans for complex, heavy or tandem lifts using CAD and specialized engineering simulation software.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments (RA) before executing any lifting operations.
• Equipment Inspection: Oversee the inspection, testing and certification of all lifting appliances, cranes and loose rigging gear, slings, shackles, spreader beams.
• On‑Site Supervision: Supervise critical lifting operations on‑site serving as the technical authority to ensure operations strictly follow the approved lift plan.
• Vendor & Crane Selection: Calculate loads, ground bearing pressures and outrigger loadings to select the appropriate crane capacities and configurations from third‑party vendors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with international lifting standards such as LEEA, ASME or LOLER and local regulatory frameworks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead technical investigations into any lifting‑related near‑misses or incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Certifications: Valid certification from a recognized international lifting body (e.g., LEEA Certified, Appointed Person for Lifting Operations, or equivalent).
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations within the oil & gas, construction, marine, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (3D rigging layouts) and calculation methods for center of gravity, load sharing, and structural integrity.