Project Engineer III

Position Overview

Project Engineer III responsible for managing all aspects of project assignments using the Product Development Process (PDP) as a guide to achieve objectives for New Product Development projects, including product maintenance, cost improvement, and quality improvement. Directs and coordinates a project team in planning, implementation, and completion of engineering project assignments. Supports Rheem North America based in Montgomery, AL or Roswell, GA.

• Perform engineering design evaluations to ensure project feasibility and compliance with industry standards.
• Work to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Review industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support throughout the engineering process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address challenges.
• Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete the project.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Proven work experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with industry rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Strong project management and supervision skills.

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of gas combustion principles.
• Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization.
• Knowledge of HVAC design principles and vapor compression.
• Knowledge of analysis & system development tools (e.g., ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, Lab View, Pro/e, Energy Plus, GT‑SUITE).

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer‑Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states:
Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.