Project Engineer

Air Products•Allentown, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Air Products is seeking a Project Engineer for its North Region Customer Engineering team, based at the company headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The role leads multiple cryogenic and industrial gas delivery system projects, working with customers, commercial teams, and engineering partners across technical and commercial activities. The Project Engineer also supports installed systems by troubleshooting equipment and system issues, assisting operations and maintenance, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and performance. The role works alongside experienced Customer Engineering professionals and develops practical engineering, project management, and technical decision-making skills. New hires work primarily in the office or field for onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on development. Hybrid flexibility may become available as proficiency and independence develop, based on business needs. Travel is typically 10–20% for technical sales activities, site evaluations, and project execution, with additional travel expected during onboarding and training.

Requirements

1–5 years of engineering experience with an engineering degree or equivalent experience.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently without daily face-to-face interaction with a direct manager.
Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft programs and drafting.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship, such as a temporary work visa or work permit.
Ability to travel typically 10–20%, with additional travel during onboarding and training.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and manage new customer station installations and modifications to existing systems from proposal through implementation.
Drive safety performance and participate in Air Products’ Basic Safety Program.
Provide engineering support to customers, sales personnel, and the Customer Engineering Maintenance organization.
Provide sale-of-equipment and engineering services to customers.
Prepare scopes of work detailing system design criteria and customer versus Air Products installation roles and responsibilities.
Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with NFPA requirements and local laws.
Generate installation cost estimates, bills of materials, design specifications, and detailed equipment layout, foundation, and flow schematic drawings.
Prepare construction packages containing system details and drawings, budgetary information, safety checklists, and other installation requirements.
Complete project closeout activities, including actual-versus-budget cost justification, as-built drawings, and design audits.
Participate in Regional Alignment teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities and serve customers more efficiently and optimally.
Provide recommendations to the Product Engineering team regarding equipment design and performance.
Follow internal work processes for safety, engineering, project management, and operations.
Support installed systems by troubleshooting equipment and system issues, supporting operations and maintenance, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses.
Health Savings Account.
Life Insurance (AD&D) and Supplemental AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Competitive pay.