Senior Heavy Lift And Transportation Engineer Founded in 1946 with one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging, and heavy haul, we remain committed to exceeding expectations and upholding the highest standards of business conduct. As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg team. We are currently hiring a Senior Heavy Lift and Transportation Engineer in our Long Beach, CA branch.
Key Responsibilities:
Lift Drawings and Analysis: Provide engineered lift drawings showing rigging/lifting components, equipment positions, and clearances. Perform lift analysis and rigging design for daily operations.
Staff Support: Support and mentor junior staff with technical reviews.
Technical Guidance: Provide guidance to field and estimating departments for handling, lifting, and installing equipment.
Equipment Selection: Determine proper lift equipment based on various factors.
Specialized Rigging: Apply innovative techniques for specialized rigging challenges.
Site Survey: Survey construction sites to identify potential interferences and hazards.
Bid Review: Review rigging aspects of jobs with the estimating department.
Project Methods: Prepare drawings and explanations for project methods for bid proposals.
Purchasing Assistance: Assist in preparing specifications and soliciting quotations for rigging-related needs.
Preliminary Planning: Develop preliminary lifting/construction plans for proposals.
Field Travel and Oversight: Travel to field construction sites as needed and provide oversight for heavy lift operations.
Facility Verification: Ensure client facilities can withstand temporary forces during lifting operations.
Plan Reviews: Review and approve subcontracted lifting and rigging plans.
Coordination Meetings: Participate in client and internal meetings to communicate design activities.
Required Qualifications
Education:
B.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering concentration.
Professional Certification: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Rigging Experience: Experience in rigging, below-the-hook, temporary supports design, and analysis.
Construction and Procurement: Strong background in construction and procurement.
Design and Analysis: Experience in design and analysis of falsework, bolted connections, welded connections, shoring, and structural stability.
Drawing Review: Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings.
Rigging Structural Design: 8-10 years of experience in rigging structural design and analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering concentration.
Software Knowledge: Knowledge of RISA 3D, Mathcad, MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, and Revit.
Construction Background: 7 to 10 years of experience in rigging.
Lifting and Transport Plans: Experience preparing or evaluating critical lifting and heavy transport plans with industry software.
Code Knowledge: Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AISC, ASCE codes and their application.
Design Experience: Experience with RISA 3D or SolidWorks Simulation FEA (or equivalent).Work Environment
Travel:
Must be able to travel, approximately 20%. For the purposes of driving, must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Location: Ability to work at our Headquarters in Long Beach, CA.
Physical Demands:
Standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. May occasionally require standing or moving between office areas.
What We Offer
Salary:
$125,000-$150,000 per year.
Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and application detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position. We look forward to hearing from you!
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. EEOC STATEMENT:Bragg Investment Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Bragg complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
