Engineering Intern

The Prolift Rigging Company
Lynchburg, VA

Job Posting Title

Engineering Intern

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. 

 (This position will be located at one of our Branch Networks)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In field training and hands-on work on a variety of heavy-lift/heavy transport jobs.
  • Attend training and self-study to develop an understanding of crane, rigging, and transport safety, standards, and best practices.
  • Become competent in performing basic rigging calculations and using standard PLR engineering programs including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Inventor, 3-D Lift Plan, MatchCAD, RISA, Excel.
  • Develop working knowledge of ProLift equipment, load charts, features, operational best practices.
  • Work with PLR engineering team in new tool development, design, and testing.
  • Work with PLR Sales team in performing calculations, equipment layouts, site walks, and concept drawings to develop innovative rigging solutions.
  • Work with PLR Project Management and Field teams to develop scope plans that meet PLR standards. Plans should evaluate and optimize safety, feasibility, and efficiency.
  • Support branch teams in any other aspects as needed.
  • Travel to jobsites, projects, and customers as needed.
  • Develop relationships with PLR personnel, customers, and vendors.
  • Gain an understanding of ProLift's culture, processes, and other personnels' roles and responsibilities.
  • Work and act in a way that is consistent ProLift's Mission Statement and Core Values.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be willing to travel
  • Must be able to perform physical work
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Flexibility to work long hours/weekends as needed
  • Must pass drug test, background check, and fit for duty assessment.

Education :

  • Pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited institution. Mechanical, Civil, or Construction disciplines are preferred.

Administrative Skills :

  • Strong technical background with demonstrated experience
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with CAD modeling and drafting preferred
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) preferred.
  • Strong communication and ability to collaborate with team

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Posted 2025-12-01

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