Principal Application Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
140K-180K Annually
Expert/Leader
Other • Transportation • Energy
The Role
Lead application engineering for insulation, coatings, and passive fire protection: produce/manipulate CAD drawings, prepare cost estimates and bids, develop specs and CIFDS, perform site inspections, stamp and approve engineering drawings, advise clients, and support manufacturing, procurement, and continuous improvement across LNG, petrochemical, and refining projects.
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Why work for us?   


Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.    

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.   

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!    


Job Responsibilities:   

  • Develop detailed engineering, material, equipment, and construction specifications for oil and gas projects.
  • Review project drawings, datasheets, P&IDs, equipment lists, and design packages to ensure alignment with specifications.
  • Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and piping engineers to gather technical requirements.
  • Maintain company master specifications and standard documents.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including:
    • API (American Petroleum Institute) │ ASME │ ASTM │ ANSI │ ISO │ NFPA │ IEC │ NACE │ OSHA regulations
  • Support procurement activities by preparing material requisitions and technical bid specifications.
  • Review vendor documentation for conformance to project requirements.
  • Participate in technical audits, specification reviews, HAZOP studies, and project design reviews.
  • Manage document control and revision processes throughout project execution.
  • Assist in developing engineering standards and best practices.
  • Support proposal development and front-end engineering design (FEED) activities.
  • Support the preparation of formal quotes / bids providing cost breakdowns and technical justifications
  • Ability to travel up to 25% (mainly in the US)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, refinery, pipeline, or industrial project environments.
  • Strong understanding of engineering documentation and construction specifications.
  • Knowledge of industry standards including API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, and ISO.
  • Experience with engineering document management systems.
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specification management software. CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) to manipulate and generate drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the state of Texas
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  • Experience in supervision and managing technical queries from multiple projects, heat transfer calculations, vendor design reviews, preparation of specifications and standards, materials management, developing engineering and construction estimates, managing engineering budgets, procurement and subcontract bid preparation, evaluation and recommendation of materials, and application methods of various coating applications.
  • Experience in insulation systems for cryogenic and high-temperature applications and protective coatings for LNG and Refinery applications

Salary range: $140k - $180k based on experience with 6% annual bonus


At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. 

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in protective coatings, thermal and acoustic insulation, and passive fire protection for LNG, petrochemical, specialty chemical, and refining industries
  • Strong knowledge of Texas state engineering laws, regulations, and codes
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency with manufacturing/ERP systems such as Syteline or similar
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments
  • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of Oil & Gas client engineering practices
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Experience in Thermal Insulation, Coatings, and passive fire protection
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Experience supervising and managing technical queries, vendor design reviews, procurement and subcontract bid preparation
  • Experience with heat transfer calculations, materials management, and developing engineering/construction estimates
  • Experience in insulation systems for cryogenic and high-temperature applications and protective coatings for LNG and refinery applications

Alkegen Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alkegen and has not been reviewed or approved by Alkegen.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or strong in several roles and locations, with mentions of great pay and fair pay for the job. Competitive hourly operator wages and overtime opportunities in some sites reinforce this perception.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick days are available, with some salaried roles offering manager‑approved unlimited time off. These elements indicate broad time‑off options across the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match, in some cases with immediate vesting, is part of the offering. This reflects structured retirement support across many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Tonawanda, NY
915 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. Bringing together two of the world’s leaders in specialty materials, Unifrax and Lydall, Alkegen is a leader in innovation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. We are Alkegen.

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