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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Project Engineering Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonOccasional to frequent travel, approximately 25%–30% of work time.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the United States and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible industry experience managing engineering and interfaces for large industrial plants.
  • In-depth knowledge of work processes across multiple engineering disciplines, including Rotating Machinery, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation, with specific experience in the design, erection, and commissioning of large static and rotating equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Air Liquide engineering design standards and procedures covering all engineering disciplines.
  • Prior experience using 3D Model Review tools used in plant design.
  • Technical background in industrial gas and industrial projects, ideally in ASUs and H2/He facilities.
  • General knowledge of engineering-discipline work processes during EPC project execution.
  • Strong safety and reliability mindset.
  • Ability to interact positively with clients and maintain positive working relationships at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work and make decisions independently and within a matrix team environment.
  • Very good knowledge of project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
  • Commercial awareness for managing scope changes during project execution.
  • Basic knowledge of Google Suite.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and familiarity with review of Primavera schedules.
Responsibilities
  • Achieve high safety performance by applying all safety rules within the project.
  • Ensure required safety action plans are defined and implemented.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Group Standards and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and conduct the capitalization review and share feedback within the organization.
  • Develop the Engineering/Procurement execution plan for Pre-FEED/FEED and project execution, with a key focus on engineering and procurement.
  • Coordinate and control engineering activities across E&C engineering centers, including design, input to subcontracting and fabrication scopes, and installation of all or part of a project through scheduled completion, in accordance with HSES policies, contractual commitments, schedule, and engineering budget.
  • Review interfaces between technical disciplines and project stakeholders, and work with procurement, legal, business development, operations, vendors, customers, and local administrations through transfer to Operations.
  • Ensure project compliance with applicable Group standards, rules, systems, and external regulations.
  • Ensure design review plans and technical reviews, including HAZOP, P&ID, 3D model, and stage-gate reviews, are performed to meet internal and external requirements.
  • Participate in client and internal technical assessments, including HAZOP, HAZID, operability, and equipment solutions and strategies.
  • Ensure technical project execution within schedule and engineering budget by coordinating and supervising project engineers and engineering resources, managing risks and opportunities and changes, and monitoring compliance with HSES requirements and contractual commitments.
  • Define engineering organization procedures, issue basic design data, and approve general project specifications; ensure adequate resources and expertise are available for the area of responsibility.
  • Manage the design change management process, identify cost and schedule impacts, and support negotiations with internal or external clients.
  • Select vendors and contractors with support from the procurement group.
  • Provide timely internal and external reporting on engineering activities to the project manager and client.
  • Coordinate interfaces among engineering disciplines and with other technical disciplines, vendors, licensors, and partners.
  • Contribute to schedule preparation, actively control schedule execution, and propose corrective actions when needed.
  • Manage risks and ensure effective mitigation plans are in place.
  • Assist construction, installation, and commissioning teams, as relevant, in preparing and executing site testing, installation, and commissioning plans and procedures with aftermarket organization support; ensure constructability, installability, and operability meet project requirements.
  • Coordinate site-related activities, including RFIs, NCRs, and commissioning planning.
  • Occasionally travel to project locations, with travel varying from approximately 25% to 30% of work time depending on location.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with detailed engineering for EPC projects, engineering/procurement, project engineering, and field work at fabrication sites and offshore.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, including schedule management and Gantt chart preparation.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

About the company

Air Liquide produces and supplies industrial and medical gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and specialty gases, to manufacturers, healthcare providers, electronics, and energy companies. It operates through production plants, pipelines, cylinder networks, and on-site supply units, and it also designs and builds gas production and separation systems, including cryogenic air separation plants and large electrolyzers, via its engineering arm. Its Gas & Services business serves industry and healthcare and it is a major producer of hydrogen, investing in low-carbon hydrogen projects and electrolysis as part of industrial decarbonization. It serves the semiconductor industry and space programs as well. Its goal is to enable industrial decarbonization and the energy transition by providing reliable gases and engineering capabilities for large-scale gas production, hydrogen supply, and on-site services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales grew 3.5%, and electronics project decisions topped €1 billion.
  • Air Liquide said H1 2026 industrial investment decisions reached €2.9 billion, up 26%.
  • The Taichung, Taiwan plant opened March 25, 2026, serving AI chipmakers.

What critics are saying

  • Elliott built a stake August 31, 2026, and demands margin improvement and more buybacks.
  • Air Liquide executed only €167 million of buybacks in early 2026, versus Linde's $4.6 billion.
  • Electrolyzers and chip plants need flawless commissioning; Normand'Hy, ELYgator, and Taiwan delays defer returns.

What makes Air Liquide unique

  • Air Liquide runs 54 semiconductor facilities in Taiwan and a first local advanced materials plant.
  • Its Normandy hydrogen network links pipelines, electrolyzers, CCS, and TotalEnergies contracts.
  • DIG Airgas, closed January 13, 2026, doubled South Korea workforce and scale.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
MarketScreener
Oct 6th, 2026
Air Liquide raises $2.3B in multi-tranche bond to fund BEYOND 2030 strategic plan

Air Liquide has successfully issued a €2 billion multi-tranche bond following its Capital Markets Day and announcement of its BEYOND strategic plan. The bond, significantly oversubscribed by investors, was executed under the Group's Euro Medium Term Note programme with 2-year, 5-year and 10-year maturities. The weighted average interest rate is below 4.00% per annum, considering pre-hedging arrangements. The proceeds will finance general corporate purposes and debt refinancing. The issue will be rated "A" by Standard & Poor's and Scope Ratings and "A2" by Moody's. Chief Financial Officer Jérôme Pelletan said the issuance reflects investor confidence in implementing the company's new BEYOND strategic plan for 2030.

Euronext
Sep 7th, 2026
Activist investor Elliott builds Air Liquide stake, pushes for changes, sources say | live

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Paris-based Air Liquide and is urging the French multinational company to improve its margins, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Air Liquide
Jul 6th, 2026
Air Liquide invests over 170M USD in the U.S. to support SK hynix’s ambition to build a global AI memory ecosystem | Air Liquide

Air Liquide invests over 170M USD in the U.S. to support SK hynix’s ambition to build a global AI memory ecosystem

Yahoo Finance
May 1st, 2026
Air Liquide's fair value rises to $224 as analysts lift targets to $234

Air Liquide's fair value estimate has shifted from €196.58 to €198.15, moving closer to external analyst targets clustered around €206 to €207. Recent analyst activity, including raised price targets from Citi (to €207 from €195) and Berenberg (to €206 from €202), alongside upgrades from Kepler Cheuvreux and Morgan Stanley, reflects growing confidence in the company's revenue and cash flow potential. The company recently announced significant investments, including over $350 million for oxygen and nitrogen supply to HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana's facility, €200 million for industrial gas units in Hiroshima, and completion of an Advanced Materials plant in Taiwan. An upcoming Analyst and Investor Day is expected to provide further details on medium-term priorities and capital allocation.

World-Energy
Apr 1st, 2026
Air Liquide launches $565M green bond to refinance hydrogen and sustainability projects

Air Liquide has launched its first green bond issue, raising €500 million to finance and refinance sustainable projects including hydrogen development. The 10-year bond was issued at a yield of 0.461% under the group's Euro Medium Term Note programme. Proceeds will refinance Air Liquide's September 2021 bond maturities and support the company's long-term growth. The issuance follows ambitious sustainable projects announced in March, particularly focused on reducing CO2 emissions. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, Executive Vice-President of Finance and Operations, said the transaction demonstrates investor confidence in Air Liquide's sustainability commitments. The company plans to become a regular issuer of sustainable bonds, integrating ESG considerations with economic and financial performance in its growth strategy.