Engineering Leader Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

What if your next leadership role wasn't about maintaining an engineering department, but building one that sets the industry standard? We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow a team of talented engineers while helping shape the future of one of the most respected specialized lifting and rigging companies in North America. This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to build a world-class engineering organization, influence company strategy, develop future leaders, and solve complex engineering challenges that make a real impact. All for a purpose that is bigger than profit. ProLift Rigging exists to acknowledge and glorify God by stewarding the resources entrusted to us and directing the success of our business toward meaningful and redemptive work.

You’ll lead the people, processes, and innovation that drive safe, profitable, and industry-leading engineering solutions. From developing new lift methodologies and engineering tools to mentoring the next generation of engineers, your work will directly impact customers, field teams, and the future growth of ProLift Rigging.

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Champion engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Drive engineering strategy, standards, and technical best practices
• Develop future engineering leaders through coaching and mentorship
• Implement technologies and tools that improve efficiency and quality
• Partner with operations, project management, sales, and executive leadership
• Strengthen ProLift's technical capabilities and competitive advantage
• Ensure engineering deliverables support safe and successful project execution

You are a problem solver, team builder, and technical leader who thrives on tackling complex challenges. You enjoy developing people as much as solving engineering problems and are energized by the opportunity to leave an organization better than you found it.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of heavy lift, rigging, or related engineering experience
• Experience leading technical teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with lift planning and engineering software

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Heavy lift, specialized transport, or structural engineering experience
• Familiarity with AISC, ASME, OSHA, and related industry standards
• Experience with RISA-3D, AutoCAD, Inventor, MathCAD, and similar tools

• Purpose-driven culture
• Executive visibility and influence
• Significant opportunity for growth and advancement
• Complex, challenging projects across North America
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A team that values Safety, Ingenuity, Respect, Diligence, and Teamwork
• Our values of Safety, Focus, Ingenuity, Stewardship, Respect, Diligence, and Teamwork guide everything we do.
• If you're looking for more than a title and want your work to have lasting impact on your team, customers, and community, we'd love to meet you.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program that pays for performance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Financial Coaching – Receive personalized financial guidance and up to eight one-on-one budgeting sessions to help you achieve your financial goals and build long-term stability.
• Education Assistance for Families – Support is available to help offset college or trade school costs for eligible children of employees, helping invest in the next generation.
• Employee Emergency Assistance Fund – When life throws the unexpected your way, fellow employees come together to provide financial support during hardships or tragedies.
• Monthly Giving Account – Every employee receives $50 each month to donate to charities and ministries that matter most to them, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in your community.
• Nonprofit Grants Up to $10,000 – Employees involved with qualifying charitable organizations can help secure significant funding to support causes they are passionate about.
• Confidential Professional Counseling – Access Christ-centered counseling services with complete privacy, helping employees navigate life's personal, family, and emotional challenges.
• Marriage & Relationship Support – Resources, coaching, and retreats are available to help couples build stronger, healthier, and more enduring relationships.
• Complimentary Weekend Retreats – Enjoy special getaway experiences designed to strengthen relationships, reconnect with loved ones, and focus on what matters most.
• Team Building Beyond the Jobsite – Participate in events and activities that create lasting friendships and foster a strong sense of belonging for employees and families.
• 15,000+ Faith-Based Resources – Employees and their immediate family members have free access to an extensive library of videos, studies, devotionals, marriage resources, parenting tools, and personal growth content.

• A lower cost of living than most major engineering markets
• No state income tax on wages in Tennessee
• A thriving logistics, manufacturing, and industrial economy
• World-class food, music, and culture
• Family-friendly communities with short commutes and affordable housing
• Access to major transportation and industrial hubs throughout North America

Many of our leaders have relocated here and quickly discovered a better quality of life without sacrificing career opportunities.