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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Education/Experience:
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.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
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)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual
Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Compensation Details:
$101,573.67 - $157,957.21
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/11/2026 - 06/21/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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