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Rheem

Design Engineer I

Montgomery, AL · On-site

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to ...

Rheem

Design Engineer I

Montgomery, AL · On-site

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to ...

The EDH

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

We are looking for a mechanical design engineer with expertise in fuel pump design to work with a multi-disciplined, technical team in the design, development, and launch of aircraft engine accessory ...

Rheem

Design Engineer II

Montgomery, AL · Hybrid

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design ...

Rheem

Design Engineer II

Montgomery, AL · On-site

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to ...

AVTC Group

Design Engineer

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts and final design ... Fluid handling device engineering (valves, pumps etc.) a plus.

Dover Corporation

Design Engineer

Kent, OH · On-site

The Design Engineer is responsible for performing calculations, developing designs, technically ... As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top ...

Rheem

Design Engineer I

Montgomery, AL · Hybrid

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design ...

Rheem

Design Engineer II

Montgomery, AL

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design ...

Rheem

Design Engineer I

Montgomery, AL · Hybrid

Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization. * Knowledge of analysis & system ... Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design ...

Mersino Dewatering Inc

Design Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Founded in 1988, Mersino is a single source for pumping services, contract dewatering, one-pass ... The primary responsibility of the Design Engineer is to lay out bypass, pumping, and dewatering ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance pump design engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Pump Design Engineer vs Mechanical Pump Engineer?

AspectFreelance Pump Design EngineerMechanical Pump Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering degrees, certifications often freelance or contract-basedTypically requires a degree in mechanical engineering, professional licenses
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteEmployed by companies, on-site or in-office
Industry UsageFreelance, consulting, specialized projectsManufacturing, design, and maintenance within companies

Freelance Pump Design Engineers work independently on specific projects, often remotely, while Mechanical Pump Engineers are usually employed full-time by companies. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Pump Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Design Engineer I

Rheem

Montgomery, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Job description

Job Description
The Design Engineer I uses engineering techniques to design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and/or components for engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
This position will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
  • Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts.
  • Sketches rough layouts and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
  • Plan, coordinate, and check engineering changes prior to supervisory signature release to production.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot product design related problems and opportunities, documenting findings and performing corrective/improvement changes.
  • Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, agency standards, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
  • Develop agency certification submittals and coordinate available testing with internal and external laboratories.
  • Develop evaluation test plans and coordinate with engineering designers and lab test engineers on test set-up, data acquisition, interpretation of data and means for achieving desired test results.
  • Write detailed engineering reports with analysis and summary of findings that will be shared with other departments and archived for historical reference.
  • Investigate pertinent factors such as inter-changeability, service requirements, and efficiency and agency requirements.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures.
  • Ability to work with mathematic concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  • Strong reasoning and analytical skills (ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations)
  • Experience in appliance design preferred.
  • Experience in engineering/manufacturing change processes.
  • Experience in working with governing certification standards and agencies preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing processes engineering and engineering computer systems including SolidWorks modeling software.
  • Occasional travel required.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

HOW TO STAND OUT
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience in design and manufacture of products
  • Knowledge of gas combustion principles.
  • Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization.
  • Knowledge of analysis & system development tools (e.g. ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, LabView, Pro/e, EnergyPlus, GT-SUITE, etc

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
  • Adapting
  • Business Understanding
  • Collaborating
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Continuously Improving
  • Customer-Orientation
  • Developing Self
  • Focusing on Results
  • Influencing
  • Managing Relationships
  • Managing Work
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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About Us
At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we're passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
  • Listening to Understand - Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
  • Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
  • Thinking Creatively - Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers' lens
  • Acting with Responsibility - Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

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, please note that 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.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

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