Purdue and Arkansas Tech Summer Interns
VALPARAISO, IND., June 18, 2026 —Engineered Rigging, a leader in innovative heavy rigging solutions, is dedicated to developing the talent pipeline for the heavy lifting and specialized transport industry. Today the company announced its summer interns: Logan Farley, a mechanical engineering student at Arkansas Tech University, and Michael Gjorseski, a business analytics student at Purdue University. The company offers internships in the summer, fall and spring semester to provide students with real-world, hands-on experience. Internships are part of Engineered Rigging’s three-pronged talent development strategy which also includes an annual scholarship and the hiring of recent graduates.
“There is a global shortage of skilled talent in the heavy lifting industry, and Engineered Rigging is committed to doing our part to address it,” said Christopher Cox, P.E., founder and president of Engineered Rigging. “Our internships, scholarships and campus recruiting efforts not only foster skills development but serve as an introduction to rewarding careers in our industry.”
Scholarship Deadline Near
Engineered Giving, a nonprofit foundation established by Engineered Rigging, is currently accepting applications for a $3,000 educational scholarship. Eligible students must be pursuing an engineering degree, technical training or skills certification in Ind. or Ark. Qualified students are invited to apply online by June 30.
Campus Recruiting Yields Four Hires
Beyond internships and its annual scholarship, Engineered Rigging maintains active relationships with colleges and universities across its operating footprint. Over the past year, the company hired four graduates from Trine University and Arkansas Tech. The young professionals serve in roles ranging from engineering to project management. Learn more information about career opportunities.
About Engineered Rigging
Engineered Rigging provides pioneering heavy rigging solutions for a variety of industries around the globe. Leveraging decades of hands-on experience and technical expertise, we help clients overcome the world’s most intricate lifting challenges and complex machinery moves. Engineered Rigging empowers our customers with comprehensive equipment rental, sales, and preventive maintenance, engineering innovation, custom solutions and unwavering technical support. For more details, visit our About section.
