Peak North America encompasses a group of companies who provide fabrication, construction, machinery and plant design for industrial projects throughout North America. Rooted in the forest industry, Peak North America is continuously refining the group of businesses to include innovative projects that meet the demands of the industrial sector. Companies include Heartland Steel Structures & Peak North America Construction in Prince George, BC, Peak North America Manufacturing in Canal Flats, BC, Real Performance Machinery in Endery, BC & Independence, VA, Advanced Sawmill Machinery in Holt, Florida and Endurance Equipment in Irvington, AL.

Endurance Equipment is a leader in Woodyard Technology and Equipment for Sawmills, OSB Facilities, Biomass Woodyards and Pulp/Paper Mills. The company was formed in 2009. The strength of Endurance is in its ability and willingness to custom engineer a piece of equipment or processing system to suit a client’s specific needs. Strong engineering coupled with innovation has led to the development and implementation of equipment product lines which routinely set the standards for our competition to follow.

Endurance Equipment LLC is seeking a Project / Design Engineer to join our Endurance team in the Irvington, AL office. Reporting to the Endurance Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be part of an experienced heavy equipment and machinery design team supporting the forest products industry. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-discipline team designing custom equipment for the forest products industry. Supporting the development of purchase, fabrication and installation quality documents. Working closely with intercompany team and alliance vendors to develop high performing and cost competitive solutions to meet our customers capital project demands.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Plan and schedule project deliverables from sales drawings and specifications;
• Perform calculations to validate sales specs, select power transmission components and size steel members;
• Coordinate with customers regarding design reviews and approval packages;
• Lead and provide technical guidance to designers;
• Conduct and participate in 3D model reviews and other quality processes;
• Provide technical support during fabrication and installation of new equipment;
• Field measure of existing facilities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent);
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in machinery and equipment engineering/design with preferred emphasis in forest products industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of bulk material handling systems;
• Knowledge and application of common structural steel shapes and other construction materials;
• Knowledge and application of steel fabrication techniques and methods;
• Knowledge and application of power transmission components;
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and control devices;
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks;
• Knowledge of design and CAD drafting standards;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and/or Solidworks;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Virtual team and relationship development skills;
• Able to work minimal to no supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time;
• Ability to Climb stairs and ladders.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible schedule, paid time off.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your resume, to help us get to know you and your experience better. We look forward to hearing from you!

We thank everyone for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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