The ProLift Rigging Company

Project Engineer

The ProLift Rigging Company  •  Lincoln, NE (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.

OUR PURPOSE

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth.

OUR MISSION

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment.

Best is:

  • Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best.
  • Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission.
  • Esteemed by the participants in our industry.
  • High return on capital.

OUR CORE VALUES

  • Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property.
  • Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line.
  • Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better.
  • Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others.
  • Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters.
  • Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged.
  • Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission.

As a Project Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, crane operators, and field teams to develop innovative heavy-lift, heavy-transport, and industrial construction solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience in both the office and the field while applying engineering principles to complex lifting operations, custom tooling, and mission-critical industrial projects. Through structured training and mentorship, you'll build the technical, project management, and problem-solving skills needed for a successful long-term engineering career.

Branch Operations Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design engineered lift plans that prioritize safety, efficiency, and successful project execution.
  • Perform engineering calculations related to lifting, rigging, structural loading, and heavy transport.
  • Create concept drawings, fabrication drawings, and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD, Inventor, and other specialized engineering software.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, operating instructions, equipment records, and testing documentation.
  • Visit customer job sites to gather project information, participate in job walks, and support heavy-lift and heavy-transport operations.
  • Assist with load testing, field validation of engineered equipment, and the implementation of lift plans.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Field teams to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Evaluate project feasibility by analyzing engineering calculations, equipment layouts, and operational requirements.
  • Develop skills and expertise in project management, customer communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, as well as heavy-lift engineering, rigging, transport planning, industry safety standards, and engineering best practices.

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus program that pays for performance
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Other additional personal and professional benefits are available.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university (or graduation within the next six to nine months).
  • Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, including statics and mechanics.
  • CAD experience through coursework, internships, undergraduate research, or engineering projects.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with crane, construction, heavy equipment, or industrial environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position combines office-based engineering work with field experience at customer job sites. Candidates should be comfortable:

  • Working both indoors and outdoors.
  • Traveling to project sites as needed.
  • Performing physical work in industrial environments.
  • Working flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends when project schedules require.

WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLE

You may be a great fit if you:

  • Enjoy solving challenging engineering problems and like seeing your work come to life.
  • Want a career that combines technical engineering with hands-on project work.
  • Enjoy collaborating with customers, operators, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every project is different.

Education



HS diploma or equivalent

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

The ProLift Rigging Company

About The ProLift Rigging Company

We help industry leaders faced with complex project logistics pursue their company mission by providing creative rigging and transportation solutions.

ProLift Rigging is a full-service rigging and transport organization, striving to build trust and long-standing relationships with those we serve. With locations across the US; we have a large network of expertise, equipment, and manpower, so our customers never lack what is necessary to get the job done. We provide support to a wide range of industries including:

• Data Center Construction

• Plant Maintenance

• Plant Relocation

• Overhead Crane Installation

• Original Equipment Manufacturing

• And more…

We partner with our customers to provide safe, predictable, and efficient solutions to achieve their project goals.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
2019
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