Professional Engineer (PE) in Atlanta, Georgia at Superior Rigging and Erecting Co

|Full-Time | Location: Atlanta, GA | Competitive Compensation DOE|
|Health|Dental|Vision|401(k)|PTO|

Build the Engineering Function. Influence Operations. Solve Problems That Matter.

Superior Rigging and Erecting is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to help build and lead our growing engineering capabilities supporting crane operations, rigging, heavy hauling, steel erection, and specialty construction projects throughout the Southeast.

This is not a traditional consulting or desk-based engineering role.

You will work directly with field leaders, crane operators, project managers, rigging supervisors, safety professionals, and executive leadership to solve complex lifting, transportation, and construction challenges. Your engineering decisions will move beyond drawings and calculations and become real-world solutions executed on active jobsites.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of engineering at Superior Rigging and Erecting while becoming a key technical leader within a growing organization.

Why Join Superior Rigging?

Build Something

Help establish and grow the engineering function within a respected specialty contractor with a strong reputation across the Southeast.

Influence the Business

Work directly with executive leadership and operations teams to solve critical project challenges and improve field execution.

Unique Projects

Support engineered lifts, steel erection operations, heavy transportation projects, machinery moving, and specialty construction work that few engineers ever experience.

Real-World Engineering

See your calculations, lift plans, and engineered solutions implemented in the field on complex projects where safety and execution matter.

Long-Term Growth

Develop into a senior technical leader with influence over engineering standards, innovation, technical processes, and future department development.

What You'll Do

Engineering & Technical Analysis

• Develop engineered lift plans, rigging drawings, calculations, and stamped engineering documents.
• Perform structural analysis of lifting systems, temporary works, support structures, and transportation configurations.
• Review crane capacities, rigging systems, load paths, load distributions, and ground bearing pressures.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when required.
• Develop engineering standards, templates, and technical procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on complex lifting and construction challenges.

Field Support & Operations

• Visiting jobsites to evaluate lifting conditions, access constraints, and constructability considerations.
• Participate in project planning and preconstruction activities.
• Support critical lifts and high-risk operations.
• Work directly with field leadership to develop practical execution strategies.
• Assist operations teams in resolving technical issues and field challenges.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure engineered solutions comply with applicable engineering, construction, and lifting standards.
• Participate in engineering risk assessments and critical lift reviews.
• Document assumptions, limitations, controls, and safety factors.
• Support a safety-first culture focused on disciplined execution.

Engineering Leadership

• Help establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Support technical training initiatives.
• Mentor developing engineers and technical personnel.
• Contribute to long-term engineering strategy and innovation initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Georgia reciprocity.
• Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, or related engineering environments.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and field personnel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically throughout the Southeast.

Preferred

• Crane, rigging, lifting, steel erection, or heavy construction experience.
• Structural analysis and temporary works design experience.
• Engineer of Record experience.
• Knowledge of crane load charts and engineered lift planning.
• Experience supporting active construction operations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MathCAD, RISA, STAAD, RAM, Revit, or similar engineering software.

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome candidates from:

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Heavy Industrial Construction
• Steel Erection
• Bridge Construction
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Energy and Power Generation
• Engineering Consulting
• Specialty Contracting

Direct rigging engineering experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong engineering fundamentals and relevant industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience, licensure, technical expertise, and industry background.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Join a company where engineering is not simply reviewed and filed away—it is used every day to safely execute some of the most challenging projects in the industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and discipline employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA & Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.