Structural Engineer - Heavy Lifting & Rigging
Location: Akron, OH - hybrid
Pay: $100K
Type: Direct hire
Industry: Industrial construction
Summary
We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support heavy lifting, rigging, and structural engineering activities for industrial construction and equipment installation projects.
This position involves structural analysis, load calculations, crane loading evaluations, and the design of temporary lifting and support systems. The engineer will work with project managers, construction teams, and contractors to develop safe and effective lifting solutions.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and load calculations for steel structures, lifting systems, and temporary supports.
- Develop rigging plans, crane lift studies, and heavy equipment lifting procedures.
- Evaluate existing structural steel, beams, columns, and connections for additional construction and equipment loads.
- Design and analyze temporary lifting structures, supports, and personnel fall protection tie-off systems.
- Review crane loads, lifting points, rigging configurations, and equipment capacities.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical drawings, lift plans, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, contractors, and safety personnel.
- Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable AISC, ASCE, ASME, and OSHA standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 - 7 years of experience in structural design, structural analysis, mechanical engineering, or rigging engineering.
- Experience performing engineering calculations, load analysis, and structural evaluations.
- Knowledge of structural steel design, construction loading, and applicable engineering codes.
- Experience in industrial construction, power generation, manufacturing, oil and gas, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
- Experience with STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software preferred.
- Knowledge of crane operations, heavy lifting, rigging equipment, or temporary structures is a plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one preferred.
- All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
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