What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Civil Structrual Engineer position at Air Products and Chemicals?
and Qualifications
Do you enjoy working in a global corporate design environment? Are you looking to work within a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization? Are you looking to expand your skills as a Principal Civil Structural Engineer? Air Products, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a Principal Civil Structural Engineer.
The Engineer position is currently based at the Air Products Allentown, PA office.
Job description summary
We are seeking a dedicated Principal Civil Structural Engineer with experience in leading large scale and complex projects covering a wide range and sizes of industrial type applications; Air Separation Units (ASU), Hydrogen Processing Units, Process Gases & Gasification Units, LNG facilities, and Technology improvements. We provide support and liaison to global manufacturing facilities and construction sites.
The role of this position is a key leadership role and being responsible for the daily coordination and oversight of a 3rd party EP team during the FEED or conceptual phase of a project. The roles and responsibilities will also include oversight of deliverables built by the Air Products' Detailed Engineering & Design (DED) execution centers located in the AP India Pune and Vadodara offices as well as Local Design Institutes (LDIs) in China. Travel to India and China is required.
Typical process related structures include pipe rack modules, stacked process equipment modules, pipe support & tray systems, equipment supports, and access platform areas.
Foundation designs will include interpretation of geotechnical recommendations for design of deep and shallow foundation systems, piling types, pile caps, soil-supported mats, containment systems, rotating machinery, and compressors. Multifaceted analysis for compressor foundations is a plus.
Principal civil structural engineer accountabilities:
- Review and develop project scope and execution strategies, including developing multicenter execution strategies involving other Air Products regions and offices.
- Ensure adherence to basis of design, design criteria, and design concepts.
- Ensure adherence to contract specification, standards, and other contract documents.
- Ensure adherence to deliverable list(s).
- Manage Schedule of Deliverable checkpoints
- Develop and manage Score Card Checking Management.
- Perform Progress assessment / metrics.
- Apply Management of Change
- Perform Checking and Approval process
- Documentation control and record retention
- Review of Detailed Design work produced in our Indian Engineering & Design Center. Work with India DED center personnel in India to align on work you're doing, deliverables quality and content, and timing of issuance. Alignment will include providing specific mentorship, go-bys, and prescriptive instructions. Routine travel to India offices in Pune and Vadodara will be required.
- Review conformance of work you're doing with project specifications, standards, and contract documents.
- PE stamping of deliverables.
- EPC Oversight: Assist to build & implement oversight strategies of EPC scope execution and deliverables.
- Attend project & group meetings.
- Can interface efficiently with other subject areas and Project Engineering Management
Minimum requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- PE licensed engineer:
- 13 years of engineering with concrete design, site drainage, site development, structural steel, and modularization.
- 3 years as a Lead Engineer or Team Lead
- Proven leadership work experience from an EPC and EPCM company.
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership experience and skills including working with global teams.
- Experience in Refinery / Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, or power industry.
- Experience in large scale modularization concepts, design, transportation, and installation.
- Experience in building concepts and layouts for site built and modular buildings of various sizes and services. Blast resistant design of buildings a plus.
- Proficient in using structural analysis modeling software such as RISA or STAAD.
- Proficient of industry accepted codes; IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC 341, AWS, ACI 318, and CBC.
- Solid understanding of Smart3D (S3D) software tool.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Multi-office project experience, including international/domestic project customers/locations.
- Takes personal responsibility for safety and a balanced environment on the projects and in the office.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
