Rigging Engineer

Amentum•Richland, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
(Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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