Sr Project Engineer at Elite Talent Consulting – Johnson City, Tennessee

Senior Project Engineer – Tankless Water HeatersCompany OverviewJoin a global leader in water heating and treatment technology. With over 140 years of innovation and a $3.5 billion footprint, the company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. Their success is driven by a culture of continuous improvement—applied not only to products and processes but to people as well.Position SummaryThe Senior Project Engineer (Project Engineer II) will lead and manage all phases of engineering projects related to tankless water heater development. This role involves planning, organizing, and executing project activities in coordination with cross-functional teams, using the company’s project management framework to meet objectives effectively.Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle development of moderate-complexity projects, with a focus on mechanical and manufacturing design for tankless water heaters.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation outlining current definitions and updates.
• Contribute to business and facility strategy development to support product line sustainability and growth.
• Participate in project scoping and specification meetings with marketing and management.
• Apply the company’s project management system to structure and execute engineering programs.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather input, report progress, and conduct regular project reviews.
• Ensure designs meet engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and applicable specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, scheduling, and testing challenges as they arise.
• Evaluate and propose design improvements and updates to technical specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering professionals, offering expertise and insights as needed.
• Develop project cost estimates and manage expenses within budget constraints.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Perform additional tasks as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in gas tankless water heater design is required
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical and scientific documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior leadership
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Ability to collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

What They OfferCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:

• • Medical and dental insurance
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition assistance

This role is based at the Johnson City, TN facility and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule—up to two remote workdays per week after a 90-day onboarding period.