Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

UNKNOWN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with 100% vested company core and

Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time

Paid Parental leave

Backup Child and Adult Care

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Supplemental AD&D

EAP

Many more benefits

Job summary

Air Products is seeking ambitious Principal and Senior Principal Electrical Engineers to lead electrical scope across a diverse project portfolio in the Americas. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery, with 20% domestic travel.

Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree with PE status (or pursuing) and have hands-on experience with large motors, switchgear, transformers, and power electronics.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required; PE status or pursuing PE status.
• Proven experience in electrical power engineering within process design.
• Experience with large motors (1–10MW) and additional 10MW+ is a plus.
• Experience in specification and procurement of low/medium/high voltage switchgear, transformers, and power electronics.
• Proficient in power systems analysis software (SKM Powertools or ETAP).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope of work on projects across the Americas region.
• Assign tasks to electrical design teams, supervise and ensure on-time, quality delivery.
• Provide input for Air Products’ electrical design standards.
• Liaise with suppliers and outsourcing partners to add project value.
• Define execution models for electrical engineering scope and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Power systems analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license or in progress

Tools

SKM Powertools

ETAP

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together–where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter–we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

To help support an ambitious growth strategy and rapidly growing project portfolio we’re looking for ambitious and hard-working Principal and Senior Principal Electrical Engineers. If you can demonstrate leadership potential, we’ll offer you an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within one of our high performing teams working across a wide range of technically challenging projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will also mentor junior team members throughout the broader Air Separation Unit (ASU) organization across the Americas region. 20% domestic travel to Air Products and customer sites.

What’s In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D‑ Paid for by Air Products)
• Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Roles / Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical scope of work on a range of proposals and projects implemented in the Americas region.
• Assigning tasks to the electrical design teams, providing supervision and technical expertise to ensure delivery against time and quality constraints.
• Providing technical input for the ongoing development of Air Products’ electrical design standards.
• Liaising with existing suppliers and outsourcing partners, seeking additional partners to add value to AP and customer projects.
• Defining execution models for electrical engineering scope, monitoring performance and developing improved processes where appropriate.

Requirements / Qualifications

• An Electrical Engineering degree plus PE status, or actively pursuing PE status.
• Proven experience in electrical power engineering in a design function within the process design industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of large motors (induction and synchronous) in the range of1‑10MW.
• Experience with larger motors (10MW+) will be a plus.
• Experience in specification and procurement of low, medium and high voltage switchgear, power transformers and power electronics (LCI's, VSD's and Thyristor Controllers).
• An ability to work with software packages for analysis of power systems (e.g. SKM Powertools or ETAP).
• A dedicated and driven approach&be committed to getting it right with a never‑ending desire to learn, improve and contribute.
• Experience leading cross functional teams.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.