Structural Engineer - Cold Box

Company: Air Products
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

US-PA-AllentownJob Description and QualificationsAt Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.Reimagine What's PossibleDo 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 Civil Structural Cold Box Engineering position is currently based at the Air Products Offices at the Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, PA.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe C/S Engineering position will be part of Cold Box or Cryogenic Engineering & Design. The position involves Structural Cold Box and cryogenic enclosure designs for both capital projects and Product Line development covering a wide range of industrial 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 the C/S Engineer is a combination of Structural Engineering analysis, leadership, and being responsible for the daily coordination of C/S Engineering & Design activities assigned to them. The C/S engineer reports functionally to the Discipline Manager and operationally to the Cold Box Lead Engineer. Input and leadership will be required in the development of conceptual designs and strategies, products, basis of design documents, specifications, standards, FEED, basicThe C/S engineer will work in a multi-discipline office environment and interact with global teams. It is desirable for the applicant to have FEED, EPC, and EPCM experience. Responsibilities include performing or leading all aspects of C/S basic engineering & design with leadership oversight for detailed engineering and design. Working under minimal supervision and providing technical guidance to less experienced personnel is required.Job responsibilities are focused on an individual contributor preparing engineering designs, leading small teams, and coordinating workload between global regions. The candidate applicant will be responsible for leading C/S teams to execute conceptual FEED and Detailed Cold Box design projects while interfacing with global teams. Tasks include preparing conceptual and detailed calculations and drawing packages for manufacturing shops & site construction, attending project meetings, estimating engineering and design hours, managing budgets, developing schedules, working with other disciplines, and supporting site construction. Domestic and international travel is sometimes anticipated.The applicant must be well versed in wind and seismic analysis. Experience with designing for moderate to high seismic criteria is a plus. Typical process plant structures include Cold Boxes, Cold Cans, crossovers, equipment supports, pipe supports, skids, modules, and access platforms.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Review Project scope: participate in reviewing basis of design criteria, execution strategies, and deliverable schedules.Basic Design Phase: complete calculations for conceptual structural systems, check drawing deliverables, and support the conceptual layouts for plot plan arrangements.Detailed Design Phase: coordinate with global teams for the completion of the detailed design deliverables, participate in model reviews, ensure compliance with execution strategies, checking deliverables, and serve as a liaison for shop and/or field construction support.Product Development: provide technical support, collaborate develop and evaluate strategies, and complete preliminary calculations.Attend project, product development & group meetings.Interface efficiently and effectively with other disciplines and project management.Support the creation and maintenance of work processes, engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, and/or job aids.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering with proven detailed engineering and leadership experience in industrial facility & plant design.PE licensed engineer preferred.2+ years of engineering experience in Civil-Structural Engineering. Truss frame design, Skid & Module Design, or related structures a plus.Must be able to demonstrate leadership experience and skills and ability to learn.Experience in using structural analysis modeling software such as RISA or STAAD or another FEA tool.Technical working knowledge of structural materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other low temperature service alloys.Knowledge or use of industry design codes: IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC 341, AWS, and ACI 318Working knowledge of Smart 3D (S3D) software tool preferred.Must have the ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Multi-office project experience, including international/domestic customers and locations.Takes personal responsibility for safety of self and others in and out of the office. Considers safety first in designs.Willing to travel for business needs both domestically and international.We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, 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.Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at . General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Req No.44406BREmployment StatusFull TimeOrganizationGlobal Engrg Mfg Technology & EquipmentBusiness Sector / DivisionAmericas EPCRegionNorth AmericaCountryUnited States

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