Project Engineer III at Superior Rigging and Erecting Co – Atlanta, Georgia

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Full-Time | Salary Range: $105,000 – $130,000 (based on experience)

Health | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | Paid Time Off

Superior Rigging and Erecting is a specialty crane, rigging, and steel erection contractor built on safety, discipline, and accountability. We execute complex industrial and commercial projects where precision, planning, and field performance must align without compromise. Our work involves critical lifts, engineered rigging operations, and high-risk environments where execution quality directly impacts safety and profitability.

The Project Engineer III or Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading technical planning and engineering support for complex and high-risk crane, rigging, and steel erection projects. This role ensures that work is engineered, planned, and executed with precision, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, safety, and operational alignment.

This position plays a critical role in bridging engineering and field execution, providing technical leadership and driving disciplined project planning.

Technical Leadership | Complex Lift Planning | Execution Strategy | Risk Mitigation | Field Integration | Safety Leadership

• Lead development and review of engineered lift plans and execution strategies
• Evaluate complex project requirements, constraints, and risk factors
• Provide technical direction and support to Project Engineers and Operations teams
• Ensure alignment between engineering plans and field execution through active engagement
• Support planning and execution of critical and high-risk operations
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety standards

• Leads technical planning for complex, high-risk projects
• Ensures engineering plans are accurate, executable, and aligned with field conditions
• Drives coordination across engineering, operations, and field teams
• Reduces execution risk through proactive planning and technical oversight

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or strong progress toward licensure preferred
• 7+ years of relevant construction or engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex construction or heavy lift operations
• Advanced ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with lift planning, rigging, or heavy construction operations preferred
• Ability to travel to jobsites as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

• Combination of office and active construction jobsite environments
• Regular field exposure including uneven terrain and elevated work areas

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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 otherwise stated in writing.