Senior Stage Rigging Engineer

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an experienced Production Rigger to design overhead rigging systems for temporary and permanent installations across projects, events and venues. You will review plots to ensure compliance with standards and may oversee a crew during install, operation and strike.

The role requires advanced interpretation of plots, load calculations and the ability to implement complex rigging solutions while coordinating with internal partners and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; technical training preferred.
• Associate or technical degree is preferred.
• Experience in entertainment rigging or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret rigging/staging plots and drawings.
• Perform rigging load calculations and design complex systems.
• Oversee installation, operation and strike of rigging/staging gear; coordinate with teams.

Skills

Rigging expertise

Team leadership

Read engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/Associates degree

AA degree preferred

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an experienced Production Rigger to design overhead rigging systems for temporary and permanent installations across projects, events and venues. You will review plots to ensure compliance with standards and may oversee a crew during install, operation and strike.

The role requires advanced interpretation of plots, load calculations and the ability to implement complex rigging solutions while coordinating with internal partners and clients.