Crane/Rigging Superintendent
Chandler, AZ · On-site
As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper ...
Crane/Rigging Superintendent
Chandler, AZ · On-site
As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper ...
Rigging Foreman
Greensboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Greensboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
Rigging Foreman
Randleman, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Randleman, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
Rigging Foreman
Greensboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Greensboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
Rigging Foreman
Randleman, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Randleman, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
Rigging Foreman
Asheboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Asheboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
Rigging Foreman
Asheboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
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Rigging Foreman
Asheboro, NC · On-site
Develop lift plans and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure safe and efficient rigging procedures. * Inspect rigging equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop ...
Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
Manager, Rigging
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
This position works cross-functionally with venue design, overlay, production, and engineering teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure rigging requirements are integrated into venue delivery ...
Manager, Rigging
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
This position works cross-functionally with venue design, overlay, production, and engineering teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure rigging requirements are integrated into venue delivery ...
Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
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Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
Manager, Rigging
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
This position works cross-functionally with venue design, overlay, production, and engineering teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure rigging requirements are integrated into venue delivery ...
Manager, Rigging
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
This position works cross-functionally with venue design, overlay, production, and engineering teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure rigging requirements are integrated into venue delivery ...
Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
Engineer (PE)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to support complex crane, heavy lifts, structural steel, temporary works, heavy transportation, and specialty ...
Crane and Rigging Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Crane And Rigging Manager ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial ... Define requirements for routine, critical, engineered, tandem, personnel, specialty, and other high ...
Crane and Rigging Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Crane And Rigging Manager ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial ... Define requirements for routine, critical, engineered, tandem, personnel, specialty, and other high ...
Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by ... Position Overview The Shift Supervisor - Rigging & Lifting, is responsible for directing all ...
Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by ... Position Overview The Shift Supervisor - Rigging & Lifting, is responsible for directing all ...
Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by ... Position Overview The Shift Supervisor - Rigging & Lifting, is responsible for directing all ...
Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by ... Position Overview The Shift Supervisor - Rigging & Lifting, is responsible for directing all ...
The supervisor coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure ... Key Responsibilities Rigging & Lifting Oversight: * Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned ...
The supervisor coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure ... Key Responsibilities Rigging & Lifting Oversight: * Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned ...
The supervisor coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure ... Key Responsibilities Rigging & Lifting Oversight: * Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned ...
The supervisor coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure ... Key Responsibilities Rigging & Lifting Oversight: * Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned ...
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$35.5K - $47.5K
16% of jobs
$47.5K - $59.6K
2% of jobs
$59.6K - $71.6K
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$77.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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The median wage is $96.4K / yr.
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$143.9K - $156K
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How much do rigging engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for rigging engineer in the United States is $96,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a rigging engineer do?
A Rigging Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the safe lifting and movement of heavy equipment and structures in industries such as construction, oil and gas, and maritime. They analyze load weights, select appropriate rigging gear, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Using engineering calculations and software, they develop lift plans to prevent accidents and ensure efficiency. Rigging Engineers work closely with crane operators, site supervisors, and safety personnel to execute lifts safely and effectively.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rigging engineer?
To thrive as a Rigging Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or structural engineering, a strong understanding of load calculations, and field experience with lifting operations, often supported by relevant engineering degrees or certifications. Familiarity with rigging design software, CAD programs, and safety standards such as ASME and OSHA regulations is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are crucial for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safe operations. These skills are essential to design, plan, and supervise complex lifting tasks while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of a rigging engineer?
As a Rigging Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing lifting plans, performing load calculations, and selecting appropriate rigging equipment for various construction or industrial projects. You will review project specifications, inspect on-site rigging setups, and ensure that all lifting operations meet safety standards and regulations. Collaboration is common, as you may work closely with project managers, crane operators, and safety officers to coordinate safe and efficient lifting solutions. You may also be involved in risk assessments, troubleshooting site issues, and providing technical guidance to field teams to ensure all operations run smoothly.
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Key responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of rigging/heavy haul engineers providing engineering support for large projects.
Assign work tasks, monitor progress and quality, and guide the preparation of lift and transport studies.
Coordinate with project personnel to ensure rigging resources and qualifications are available to support work scopes.
Bechtel rating
7.6
Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
284th of 452 rated engineering
Job description
Requisition ID: 296126
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Fab 62 is an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility for Intel Corporation, located at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction scope required to complete and finish-out a leading-edge chipmaking facility - a highly demanding environment where precision, cleanliness, schedule certainty, and coordination across thousands of craft and professional personnel are essential to success. The project supports the continued expansion of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, contributing to a more resilient technology supply chain while creating significant opportunity for the local Arizona workforce. Joining the Fab 62 team means contributing directly to one of the most strategically important construction efforts in the United States and helping deliver the infrastructure behind the next generation of microelectronics.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop strategies for project management, assign work tasks, and monitor progress. Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
Education and Experience Requirements:
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Chandler, AZ
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Fab 62 is an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility for Intel Corporation, located at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction scope required to complete and finish-out a leading-edge chipmaking facility - a highly demanding environment where precision, cleanliness, schedule certainty, and coordination across thousands of craft and professional personnel are essential to success. The project supports the continued expansion of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, contributing to a more resilient technology supply chain while creating significant opportunity for the local Arizona workforce. Joining the Fab 62 team means contributing directly to one of the most strategically important construction efforts in the United States and helping deliver the infrastructure behind the next generation of microelectronics.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop strategies for project management, assign work tasks, and monitor progress. Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
- Manages a team of rigging/heavy haul engineers providing rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project OR manages a team of rigging/heavy haul engineers
- Assigns work tasks and monitors progress and quality of assigned tasks.
- Directs and guides rigging/heavy haul engineers in the preparation of conceptual (and working) lift and transport studies.
- Provides subject matter expertise and technical support in developing rigging, heavy haul, transport, and lift strategies for project management and field engineering personnel.
- Mentors, trains, and develops subordinate personnel.
- Provides oversight & technical direction to subordinates and subcontractors.
- Coordinates with Superintendents and the Lead Project Rigging Engineer to validate manpower and rigger qualification requirements.
- Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline superintendents to ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes.
- Ensures that scheduling concerns and constraints are identified and elevated to the construction management team.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
- Project coordination and organizational skills
- Equipment and fleet management proficiency
- Data entry and reporting accuracy
- Knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Safety and quality compliance awareness
- Ability to interpret and follow procedures and work rules
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com