SR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Lake Buena Vista, FLORIDA
JOB REFERENCE ID: 25-06613
JOB TYPE: Contract
LOCATION: Lake Buena Vista, FLORIDA
PAY RATE: $75
POST DATE: June 25, 2025
:
P-CSD-001
Sr Mechanical Engineer
This position is in the Ride & Show Mechanical Engineering (R&SME) group.
You will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of various engineering projects that may involve various types of theme park attractions including but not limited to roller coasters, round rides, omni movers, water flume rides, animatronics, parade floats, transportation, hotels, and resorts.
You will work alongside other mechanical engineers, designers, and ride control engineers and will be performing design reviews with Design Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and other divisions. You will also report to Facilities Asset Management and other aforementioned stakeholders on the progress on your projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform job captain duties on small to large projects such as design, component specification, engineering and hazard analysis, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance testing, post turnover support, and general project management.
Mentor engineers and provide second set of eyes support to ensure compliance with the design workflow process, standards, and codes.
Work with minimum supervision, conferring with leaders on unusual matters.
Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity, with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action and decision.
Required Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years proven experience in design of heavy mechanical equipment such as large conveyance systems, automotive or large robotic systems.
Demonstrated strong relationship skills working with technical groups and multidiscipline teams.
Demonstrated strong partnering skills with stakeholders and customers.
Proven record of strong leadership skills with good coaching abilities.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Demonstrated proficiency in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis utilizing hand calculations, FEA software or MathCAD.
Proven experience utilizing design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE, and ASME standards.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of engineering to completion of difficult assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Sciences or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years proven experience with design standards or equivalent and ASTM F24.
Demonstrated five (5) years of amusement industry mechanical engineer design experience, gravity coasters, round rides, dark rides, omni movers.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
Duration
0-18 month(s)
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Benefits
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Lake Buena Vista, FLORIDA
JOB REFERENCE ID: 25-06613
JOB TYPE: Contract
LOCATION: Lake Buena Vista, FLORIDA
PAY RATE: $75
POST DATE: June 25, 2025
:
P-CSD-001
Sr Mechanical Engineer
This position is in the Ride & Show Mechanical Engineering (R&SME) group.
You will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of various engineering projects that may involve various types of theme park attractions including but not limited to roller coasters, round rides, omni movers, water flume rides, animatronics, parade floats, transportation, hotels, and resorts.
You will work alongside other mechanical engineers, designers, and ride control engineers and will be performing design reviews with Design Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and other divisions. You will also report to Facilities Asset Management and other aforementioned stakeholders on the progress on your projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform job captain duties on small to large projects such as design, component specification, engineering and hazard analysis, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance testing, post turnover support, and general project management.
Mentor engineers and provide second set of eyes support to ensure compliance with the design workflow process, standards, and codes.
Work with minimum supervision, conferring with leaders on unusual matters.
Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity, with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action and decision.
Required Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years proven experience in design of heavy mechanical equipment such as large conveyance systems, automotive or large robotic systems.
Demonstrated strong relationship skills working with technical groups and multidiscipline teams.
Demonstrated strong partnering skills with stakeholders and customers.
Proven record of strong leadership skills with good coaching abilities.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Demonstrated proficiency in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis utilizing hand calculations, FEA software or MathCAD.
Proven experience utilizing design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE, and ASME standards.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of engineering to completion of difficult assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Sciences or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years proven experience with design standards or equivalent and ASTM F24.
Demonstrated five (5) years of amusement industry mechanical engineer design experience, gravity coasters, round rides, dark rides, omni movers.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
Duration
0-18 month(s)
_______________________________________________________________________
Benefits
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Job ID: 483031426
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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