Rigging Engineer

Waymaker Resource Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymaker Resource Group is seeking a Rigging Engineer to support complex lifting, rigging, and equipment handling activities. You will develop engineered lifting solutions, evaluate loads, and coordinate with field personnel to ensure safe, efficient execution across projects.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering or related field, plus experience with load calculations, rigging hardware, and interpreting technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in rigging engineering, heavy lifting, equipment handling, or related engineering activities.
• Knowledge of load calculations, lifting equipment, rigging hardware, and engineered lift plans.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and field requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review rigging plans, lifting studies, and engineered lift solutions.
• Perform load calculations and evaluate lifting equipment, rigging configurations, and structural requirements.
• Assess equipment positioning, load movement, and lifting methods to support project execution.
• Coordinate with field supervision, project management, equipment operators, and engineering teams.
• Conduct site assessments and field walkdowns to verify lifting requirements and site conditions.
• Ensure lifting and rigging activities comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and approved procedures.

Skills

Rigging engineering

Heavy lifting

Equipment handling

Interpret technical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Waymaker Resource Group is a client's ‘single gateway’ for large scale maintenance, construction and operational improvement projects. With a focus on long-term operational reliability and technology-led project delivery, Waymaker Resource Group has successfully provided both materials and equipment as well as critical staffing to multiple US federal, commercial and international clientele.

Waymaker Resource Group is unlike any other project management or consulting firm you've worked with. Our focus on establishing a vast network of resources to aid our clients has allowed us to maintain the integrity and vision of every project we partner on.

We are seeking a Rigging Engineer to support complex lifting, rigging, and equipment handling activities. This role involves developing engineered lifting solutions, evaluating loads and rigging configurations, and working with field personnel and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review rigging plans, lifting studies, and engineered lift solutions.
• Perform load calculations and evaluate lifting equipment, rigging configurations, and structural requirements.
• Assess equipment positioning, load movement, and lifting methods to support project execution.
• Coordinate with field supervision, project management, equipment operators, and engineering teams.
• Conduct site assessments and field walkdowns to verify lifting requirements and site conditions.
• Ensure lifting and rigging activities comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and approved procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in rigging engineering, heavy lifting, equipment handling, or related engineering activities.
• Knowledge of load calculations, lifting equipment, rigging hardware, and engineered lift plans.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and field requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex lifting operations and challenging projects that require sound technical judgment and practical field coordination.