Senior Rigging Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Field Engineering specialist focusing on rigging, lift planning, material management, and safety/compliance. You will develop lift plans, verify calculations, coordinate subcontract activities, and ensure work aligns with project requirements.

The role requires a Professional Engineer and extensive experience in heavy lifts, crane planning, and site safety. Bechtel offers robust benefits and a global project environment.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 5–12 years of relevant experience in rigging and lifting for heavy construction.
• Professional engineering credential preferred; Civil/Structural/Mechanical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of rigging planning standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan lifts, sequences, and direct lift plans with FEM/CRE supervision.
• Provide design support for rigging plans and lifting calculations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, safety, and traffic/logistics to execute heavy lifts.

Skills

Rigging experience

Field engineering

Lift planning

Hazard safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural CAD

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single


• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 298253

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Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, be complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment under the direction of the Field Engineering Manager (FEM) or Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) Serves as a point of contact for preparation of lift and haul plans.


• Assists the Rigging Superintendent (RS) and/or CRE by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development.


• Monitors general project rigging work operations to ensure rigging is performed in accordance with approved rigging plans.


• Reviews and approves 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.


• Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.


• Confirms, for heavy and critical lifts, a BNI-WTP design engineer has reviewed and approved the design calculations of equipment lifting lugs, trunnions, tailing lugs, and other lifting attachment points for adequacy and compliance with the design specifications.


• Provides 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.


• Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.


• Works 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.


• Plans lifts, sequence work, and direct and approve lift plans.

Additional Responsibilities

• Must have sound knowledge and experience in rough terrain, all terrain and crawler cranes. Structural steel installation experience.


• Assists with maintaining contact with Traffic & Logistics regarding feasibility of heavy/oversize haul and barging/heavy-lift shipping and marine operations, temporary dock facilities and haul routes to site.


• Assists with maintaining contact with Subcontracts regarding scope of work and technical reviews of submissions for lifting and heavy/oversize transport works.


• Works with vendors and subcontractors, providing subject matter expertise in meetings and reviews regarding the execution of subcontract lifting and/or heavy oversized site transport.


• Works closely with safety personnel regarding rigging-related safety procedures and requirements.


• Establishes working relationships with client management as required.


• Maintains contact with permitting authorities and other government and regulatory agencies and statutory authorities regarding transport and/or lifting of equipment.


• Assesses technical proposals of subcontractor bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• A Professional Registered/Chartered Engineer, preferably in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, and four years of continuous experience spent in developing and producing Critical Risk Haul/Lift Rigging Plans for rigging work operation activities, and at least two years of field experience directing and supervising rigging operations on construction projects.


• An advanced broad based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques.


• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: the candidate is required to be fully knowledgeable and familiar with the legislation and code applying to lifting devices, rigging and heavy haul transport operations.


• An intermediate ability in structural design as it relates to lifting equipment and basic structures.


• An advanced understanding of soil mechanics as it relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground. Intermediate/Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).


• Prior knowledge of Bechtel's rigging planning and execution standards and requirements is preferable.


• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics. Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility. Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.


• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.


• Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) certification.

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