Job Description

At 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 Possible 

The Piping & Layout Engineer supports the execution of global Air Separation Unit (ASU) projects by preparing safe‑by‑design, high‑quality piping and plant layout deliverables. The role supervises Designers (Local Design Institute), coordinates across disciplines, and ensures alignment with Air Products’ engineering standards and PDO work processes to support predictable project execution.

In addition, this position will be required to perform ASU piping design responsibilities and provide proper judgment in reviewing third parties’ piping design drawings. He/she will be also expected to provide piping design and construction material estimation to support PDE (project development engineers). This position is expected to provide technical review, coaching and general supervision to other team members.

Nature and Scope

• Execute piping and layout engineering deliverables for ASU projects within PDO’s global execution framework.
• Supervise designers (Local Design Institute) preparing 2D/3D piping layouts, isometrics, pipe supports, MTOs and stress engineering.
• Develop piping routing concepts, layouts, and ensure constructability and maintainability in designs.
• Support 3D model development including clash detection and resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Air Products’ standards and applicable ASME/ANSI/API piping codes.
• Interface with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, C&S and Construction teams for integrated design.
• Participate in model reviews, design audits, HAZID/HAZOP, and constructability assessments.
• Support vendor document reviews and technical clarifications during engineering and construction.
• Contribute to discipline standardization, digital engineering adoption, and lessons learned application.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and deliver piping and layout engineering scope for ASU projects.
• Supervise Designers preparing piping layouts, isometrics, and detailed drawings.
• Develop 3D piping models, ensure clash resolution, and support layout optimization.
• Ensure plant layouts incorporate safe‑by‑design, operability, and maintainability principles.
• Ensure designs adhere to Air Products standards, specifications, and piping codes.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve routing constraints and layout conflicts.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Maintain documentation integrity, revision control, and compliance with PDO work processes.
• Support continuous improvement, digital initiatives, and standardization activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline.

Looking for experienced employee as Piping & Layout Engineer (more than 10 year experience preferred) in related industries such as Petrochemical, Gas or Engineering & Construction.

• Experience supervising Designers in piping and layout work activities.
• Strong knowledge of piping design, routing, isometric development, and constructability principles.
• Proficiency in Smart 3D (S3D), PDMS/E3D, Navisworks or similar 3D modeling tools including 2D CAD.
• Familiarity with ASME/ANSI/API piping codes and industry practices.
• Strong communication and multi‑discipline coordination skills.
• Experienced with handling package item such as fire-fighting equipment or piping skid is preferred.
• Experience working with foreign companies and communicating effectively in English is preferred.
• Experience in piping design, routing, and stress engineering using tools such as CAESAR II is preferred.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas 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.