I&C Engineer II

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks an I&C Engineer II to join our Cork or Dublin office. You will provide instrumentation and control engineering expertise for pharmaceutical and biotech projects, supporting design, engineering, and construction activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Instrumentation Engineering and 5+ years of industrial design experience, with hands-on experience in instrument specifications, loop diagrams, I/O lists, and ATEX classifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial engineering design experience in process/manufacturing environments.
• Proven hands-on experience with instrument index development, I/O lists, data sheets, layouts, cable routing, loop diagrams, and control system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Prepare, review, and manage instrumentation packages for bidding, approval, and construction phases.
• Support fee proposals and capital budget submissions as required.
• Mentor junior Instrumentation Engineers and coordinate team activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and on-site teams and contribute to client meetings.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

I/O Lists

Instrument Specifications

Loop Diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering (NFQ Level 8)

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented I&C Engineer II to join our team at our office in Cork OR Dublin.

In this role, you will provide the IPS project team with technical and automation expertise for the design, engineering, and construction of Pharmaceutical and Biotech-related projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyse complex engineering challenges and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and capital budget submissions as required.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage instrumentation packages for bidding, approval, and construction phases, ensuring an efficient and streamlined delivery process.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Instrumentation Engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendor representatives, and on‑site project teams, acting with a high degree of autonomy.
• Attend and actively contribute to client meetings and internal IPS project discussions.
• Participate in site visits to monitor installation activities, conduct reviews, and support the inspection and sign‑off of instrumentation systems and installations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) in Instrumentation Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in industrial engineering design within a process, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Proven expertise across the full range of Instrumentation Engineering design activities, including but not limited to:
  • Instrument Index development and management
  • I/O Lists and Allocation Schedules
  • Instrument Specifications and Data Sheets
  • Instrument and Equipment Layout Drawings
  • Cable Routing and Containment Design
  • Instrument Loop and Block Diagrams
  • Control System Architecture Design
  • ATEX and Hazardous Area Classification requirements
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant instrumentation engineering codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify and deliver value engineering opportunities and implement innovative technologies to achieve cost-effective client solutions.
• Strong project delivery skills, including budget management, resource planning, scheduling, and change control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce technical specifications, reports, and contract documentation.
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and ethical business practices.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end‑to‑end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client‑side experience, and supplier‑side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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