Junior Construction Rigging Engineer
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Job Description
As a Junior Rigging Engineer, you will support the planning, coordination, and safe execution of lifting and rigging activities across construction and industrial projects. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will assist in developing lift plans, performing basic calculations, preparing drawings, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. This role is designed for fresh engineering graduates who are eager to build a career in heavy lifting, rigging, and construction engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in reviewing and preparing lifting and rigging plans for routine and turnaround activities.
- Support senior engineers in monitoring lifting operations to ensure adherence to safety procedures and best industry practices.
- Participate in pre‑lift meetings and help document action items and improvement opportunities.
- Aid in the selection and verification of lifting equipment to ensure compliance with company and international standards.
- Help maintain and organize documentation required for lifting and rigging operations, including method statements, risk assessments, and plot plans.
- Contribute to basic rigging studies, lift sketches, and equipment layout drawings under supervision.
- Assist in reviewing transport plans and documents related to jacking, skating, and load movement.
- Learn to perform basic crane ground loading checks and support the identification of underground services or potential hazards.
- Support the team in ensuring heavy haul trailers and cranes meet ground loading requirements for designated travel routes.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Strong interest in heavy lifting, rigging, cranes, and construction engineering.
- Basic understanding of engineering principles related to loads, forces, and structural behavior.
- Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and vendors.
- Willingness to learn applicable local and international lifting and safety standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑sensitive environment.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation is an asset; willingness to develop drafting skills is required.
- Commitment to learning project-specific lifting and HSE standards.
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- P.Eng designation considered an asset.
- Internship or project experience related to construction, lifting, or mechanical design.
- Basic knowledge of lifting equipment such as mobile cranes, overhead cranes, chain blocks, forklifts, or man‑lifts.
- Exposure to risk assessments, method statements, or engineering documentation.
- Understanding of fundamental rigging concepts (slings, shackles, lifting points, load charts).
- A functional knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation, with the skill to produce detailed and technical AutoCAD lifting and rigging plot plans and studies to scale
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.
Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!