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Independent Contractor Rigging Engineer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Donan

Forensic Engineer Contractor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking a 1099 Independent Contractor professional Civil or Structural Engineer for work in the Pittsburgh area. Key Responsibilities Include : * Site studies evaluating damages to ...

Donan

Forensic Engineer Contractor

Carnegie, PA

We are currently seeking a 1099 Independent Contractor professional Civil or Structural Engineer for work in the Pittsburgh area. Key Responsibilities Include : * Site studies evaluating damages to ...

Trans western

Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to ... outside contractors on assigned projects. * Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning ...

Transwestern

Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to ... outside contractors on assigned projects. * Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning ...

Flyspace Productions LLC

Audio Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$21.64 - $24/hr

Perform on site audio rigging and can identify compromised rigging hardware. * Strong knowledge of ... Can work independently as well as on a team. * FLEX Inventory software knowledge is a plus.

Flyspace Productions LLC

Audio Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$21.64 - $24/hr

Perform on site audio rigging and can identify compromised rigging hardware. * Strong knowledge of ... Can work independently as well as on a team. * FLEX Inventory software knowledge is a plus.

Branding Brand

Senior Backend Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$25 - $70/hr

Senior Backend Engineer Branding Brand is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for a 12-week contract ... The candidate must be located in the United States and able to work as an independent contractor.

Branding Brand

Senior Backend Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

The candidate must be located in the United States and able to work as an independent contractor ... Hands-on experience with reactive programming and Project Reactor (Mono, Flux, non-blocking IO)

Branding Brand

Senior Backend Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$25/hr

Senior Backend Engineer Branding Brand is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for a 12-week contract ... The candidate must be located in the United States and able to work as an independent contractor.

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How much do independent contractor rigging engineer jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average weekly pay for independent contractor rigging engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,057.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $700.00 and $1,176.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rigging Engineer vs Rigging Supervisor?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rigging EngineerRigging Supervisor
CredentialsCertifications in rigging, safety, and engineering; relevant licensesExperience in rigging, safety certifications; often managerial certifications
Work EnvironmentProject sites, industrial facilities, construction sitesOn-site supervision, construction sites, industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance/contract basis, oil & gas, construction, industrialCompany-employed, construction, maritime, industrial projects
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, certifications, project scopeSupervision, management, safety oversight

The Independent Contractor Rigging Engineer focuses on technical rigging tasks and project-specific engineering, often working independently or on a contract basis. In contrast, a Rigging Supervisor oversees rigging operations, manages teams, and ensures safety compliance on-site. Both roles require rigging certifications but differ mainly in scope, responsibility, and employment type.

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Forensic Engineer Contractor

Forensic Engineer Contractor

Donan

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Welcome to Donan Engineering (Powered by Alpine Intel), a leader in the property insurance intelligence industry. We are currently seeking a 1099 Independent Contractor professional Civil or Structural Engineer for work in the Pittsburgh area.
Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Site studies evaluating damages to materials or components for residential structures.
  • Write a technical report providing detailed and accurate information on completed projects.
  • Consistently communicate, document your communication, with clients to provide timelines and updates.
  • Provide excellent customer service to company internal and external customers.

Qualifications:
  • Registered as an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state where work is assigned and accepted.
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
  • Two plus years of experience in failure analysis, and knowledge of residential and construction, building codes, design, or related experience is highly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Required to have strong technical writing abilities with experience using Microsoft Word.
  • Proficient with general computer skills (Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, etc.).
  • Must have superior customer service skills, be team oriented and enjoy service-oriented work.
  • Must be able to work efficiently without supervision.
  • Must have access to high-speed internet service and reliable cellular reception.
  • Must have or obtain a laptop with Microsoft Word and PDF editing software for report completion.
  • Must have or obtain necessary equipment to perform assigned and accepted forensic projects.

Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently required to stand on one's feet for prolonged periods of time.
  • Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 50-100 lbs.
  • Frequently required to climb onto first and second story roofs, ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
  • Frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Frequently required to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.

Related Experience: Forensic Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Structural Engineer, Construction Management, Residential Construction, Residential Design.
To learn more about us visit donan.com.

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