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Black & Veatch · 22 hours ago

Lift and Rigging Engineer - Construction

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Lift and Rigging Engineer is responsible for leading complex lifting operations in the construction industry, mentoring junior staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient lifting solutions.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of complex and high-risk lifting operations

Develop and approve comprehensive lifting plans and method statements

Conduct site inspections and risk assessments for critical lifts

Ensure compliance with national and international safety standards (e.g., OSHA, LOLER)

Mentor and supervise Lifting Trainee, Level 1, and Level 2 Lifting professionals

Coordinate with project managers, crane operators, rigging teams, and subcontractors

Review and approve lifting equipment certifications and inspection records

Participate in lifting incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions

Contribute to the development of lifting procedures and stamp when required

Qualification

Lifting operations expertisePE licenseLifting simulation softwareConstruction management experienceSafety regulationsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

Required

6+ years construction management experience in similar facility construction

PE required or degree + 4 years design experience and 6+ years construction experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds

Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas

See and hear naturally or with correction

Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties

Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure

Requires repetitive movement

May require work above 5 feet in height

Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions

Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions

Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc

Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Work around hazardous equipment