The Rigging Engineer reports to the Maintenance Programs Manager and is responsible for the engineering, planning, and oversight of complex lifting, hoisting, and rigging operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient material handling activities. This role provides technical authority for lift planning, rigging design, load path analysis, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and site procedures. The Rigging Engineer works closely with operations, construction, maintenance, safety, and subcontractors to support routine, critical, and engineered lifts.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

Engineering Support:

• Develop and review engineered lift plans, including critical, heavy, and complex lifts
• Perform load calculations, center-of-gravity determinations, and stability analyses
• Design and verify rigging configurations, including slings, spreader bars, lifting beams, shackles, and specialty devices
• Evaluate crane configurations, capacities, and load charts for mobile, tower, gantry, and overhead cranes
• Conduct load path analysis and identify structural or operational constraints

Field & Execution Support:

• Participate in field walkdowns, lift planning meetings, and pre-job briefings
• Observe and support execution of routine and engineered lifts
• Assist with verification of rigging equipment, lift setup, and load paths
• Support coordination between engineering, operations, construction, and safety teams

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure lifting operations comply with applicable standards (ASME, OSHA, DOE, site-specific requirements)
• Participate in hazard analyses, lift briefings, and pre-job walkdowns
• Provide technical input for Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Support incident investigations and corrective action development related to lifting events

Documentation & Program Support:

• Maintain lift plan files, calculations, and engineering records
• Support updates to hoisting and rigging procedures, standards, and templates
• Assist with data collection for lessons learned and continuous improvement

Execution Support:

• Support construction, maintenance, and operations teams during lift execution
• Provide field oversight for high-risk or first-of-a-kind lifts
• Review subcontractor lift plans and rigging submittals
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, supervisors, and safety professionals

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline, and minimum of 7 years of experience in an industrial environment with 2 years of hoisting and rigging experience.

OR

Technical/Associate's degree and minimum of 9 years of experience in an industrial environment with 2 years of hoisting and rigging experience.

OR

High School Diploma/GED and minimum of 11 years in an industrial environment with 2 years of hoisting and rigging experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in Department of Energy (DOE), nuclear, refinery, heavy industrial, or EPC environments
• Familiarity with critical lift programs and high-consequence operations
• Experience using engineering calculation tools and 3-D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation Details:
$101,573.67 - $157,957.21

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
06/11/2026 - 06/21/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.