Amentum · 14 hours ago
Senior Rigging Engineer
US-WA-Richland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $158K/yr
7+ years expAmentum is a global company with a long heritage, and they are seeking a Senior Rigging Engineer to oversee complex lifting and rigging operations. The role involves engineering support, safety compliance, and collaboration with various teams to ensure safe and efficient material handling activities.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
120 hours accrued PTO and 8 Project Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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