Project Engineer

Air Products • Allentown, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Air Products is seeking a Project Engineer for its North Region Customer Engineering team, based at its 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. It also supports installed systems through troubleshooting, operations and maintenance support, and recommendations to improve reliability and performance. The position offers practical engineering, project management, and technical decision-making development alongside experienced Customer Engineering professionals.

The Project Engineer designs and manages customer station installations and modifications from proposal through implementation; supports customers, sales personnel, and the Customer Engineering Maintenance organization; and provides equipment sales and engineering services. The role includes site evaluations, cost estimates, design specifications and drawings, construction packages, and project closeout. It also contributes to safety programs, continuous improvement, product engineering feedback, and compliance with internal safety, engineering, project management, and operations processes.

The position is primarily office- or field-based during onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on development, with hybrid flexibility as proficiency and independence develop based on business needs. Travel is typically 10–20% for technical sales, 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 with Microsoft programs and drafting.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage new customer station installations and modifications to existing systems from the proposal phase 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 equipment sales and engineering services to customers.
• Prepare scopes of work that detail system design criteria and customer versus Air Products installation roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with NFPA 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 opportunities to 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 reliability and performance improvements.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level