Rigging Engineer

Amentum•Richland, WA

11d•$68,645 - $101,585•Onsite

About The Position

The Rigging Engineer reports to the Maintenance Programs Manager and works in partnership with more senior Rigging Engineers in the planning, analysis, and execution of hoisting, rigging, and material handling operations. This role focuses on developing foundational engineering skills in lift planning, rigging design, and field execution while working under the guidance and technical authority of a more senior Rigging Engineer. This position may also perform other general engineering duties/tasks in support of the DFLAW Facilities and mission. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline, and 0 to 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.
OR Technical/Associate’s degree and minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial environment.
OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum of 6 years in an industrial environment.
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

Department of Energy, NRC, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience highly desired, or other highly regulated industry desirable.
Basic understanding of statics, strength of materials, and engineering fundamentals
Experience using engineering calculation tools or CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor)
1 year of hoisting and rigging experience
Familiarity with crane operations or industrial lifting concepts

Responsibilities

Engineering Support: Assist in the development of engineered lift plans under senior engineer supervision
Perform basic load calculations, weight takeoffs, and center-of-gravity estimates
Support rigging selection and configuration reviews (slings, shackles, lifting beams, etc.)
Review crane load charts and assist in crane configuration evaluations
Prepare engineering calculations, sketches, and documentation
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: Support compliance with applicable hoisting and rigging standards and site procedures
Assist in preparation of lift hazard analyses (JHAs / AHAs)
Participate in safety observations and post-lift reviews
Learn and apply critical lift and high-consequence lift requirements
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
Career Development: This role is intended as a developmental position, providing a structured pathway to progress into a Senior Rigging Engineer role through mentorship, field exposure, and increasing technical responsibility.