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Air Liquide

Industrial and medical gas provider

Project Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
Mechanical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, piping, and process engineering.
  • Have good knowledge of ASME, CSA, NFPA, and CGA standards and legislation concerning pressure vessels.
  • Be proficient with engineering and technical documents, including P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, and site layout drawings.
  • Have general knowledge of civil, structural, process control, electrical, and instrumentation engineering.
  • Have good knowledge of project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical or chemical engineering is preferred.
  • Preferably have 5 to 7 years of engineering experience in mechanical engineering and piping, and preferably 3 years of project management experience.
  • Experience in the industrial gases sector and industrial projects, ideally in air separation, large on-site facilities, and cryogenics, is an asset.
  • Active membership in one of Canada's engineering regulatory bodies is an asset but is not required.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and planning skills.
  • Have a strong commitment to safety and reliability.
  • Be self-reliant and decisive.
  • Be resourceful and well-connected.
Responsibilities
  • Apply engineering and technical knowledge guided by Group technical standards and design rules compiled in the Industrial Management System (IMS).
  • Ensure project compliance with the IMS throughout the project lifecycle to achieve safe, environmentally compliant, and reliable operation.
  • Achieve high safety performance by applying all safety rules within the project.
  • Prepare and conduct the capitalization review and share feedback within the organization.
  • Support Production teams and Zone engineers in early-stage project definition and estimate development.
  • Prepare key project deliverables, including the technical solution, scope, budget, schedule, and risk identification.
  • Create the scope of work for detailed engineering and identify applicable internal and external project standards requirements.
  • Ensure the basis of design and engineering deliverables meet Airgas standards and local codes.
  • Apply engineering knowledge in the primary domain of expertise: mechanical, piping, or process.
  • Act as an Overall Design Authority (ODA), interfacing with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Design Authorities (DAs).
  • Support the procurement team by expediting review of vendor documentation and RFIs, and providing technical support documents.
  • Manage the overall project to ensure safe and reliable delivery and achievement of the project key performance indicators, as defined in the project charter, including technical performance, capital expenditure, schedule, and risks.
  • Contract, manage, and challenge external and internal suppliers and contractors.
  • Coordinate project stakeholders, particularly Operations teams, to ensure quality and integrity throughout project phases.
  • Manage the project according to the Airgas Project Execution Handbook and report regularly on project status.
  • Manage risks and mitigation plans, identifying, tracking, and mitigating impacts of risks or changes during the execution phase.
  • Travel to the United States and Canada depending on project needs; travel is typically 10–15% of working time and may sporadically reach 50%.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the industrial gases sector and industrial projects, ideally in air separation, large on-site facilities, and cryogenics.
  • Active membership in one of Canada's engineering regulatory bodies.

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.