Group Lead, Electrical

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Whitpain Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consulting firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Group Lead to guide their innovative team in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for leading a small team, overseeing the design process, and engaging as a technical expert on specialized designs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, extensive electrical design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, particularly in life sciences projects. Strong mentoring skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional electrical design experience from conceptual design through final commissioning.
• Ability to oversee design processes and assess project requirements.
• Knowledge of local codes and industry-standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an electrical engineering team.
• Oversee the entire design process and engage as a technical expert.
• Prepare engineering studies and analyze existing operations.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Computer operation for engineering design

Electrical systems design knowledge

National Electric Code (NEC) understanding

Mentoring ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical calculation software

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 an experienced Electrical Engineering Group Lead to guide our innovative electrical team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will lead and grow a small team of electrical engineers and designers who design life-changing facilities. You will also oversee the entire design process or engage as a technical expert on a specialized design. Additionally, we will rely on you to assess the requirements of a project, break it into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Forecast work 12-16 weeks out and/or put together a construction schedule for a project you’re the lead on.
• Regularly review the progress of your project team after assigning work, and alert the PM to any changes in scope.
• Maintain quality per company's production and design standards.
• Work with the Regional Director of Design and the HR team to recruit and retain talent and develop staffing plans to meet business plans.
• Oversee manpower planning to ensure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Research design options and write electrical design scopes of work based on preliminary reviews and meetings with clients.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing s
• You may create specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams.
• Perform estimating, review contractor application for payments, review construction budgets, and coordinate document completion.
• Connect with clients regularly to ensure satisfaction and build relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional electrical design experience from feasibility and conceptual design through final commissioning and closeout.
• Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology degree from an accredited university.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, electrical calculation software, etc.).
• Experience with design of building electrical systems, such as: building service, power distribution, generators, lighting, fire alarm, security, and other low voltage systems.
• Has a strong understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, IBC and other related building codes and standards.
• Has the ability to mentor others.
• Knowledge of local codes and industry-standard equipment and ability to specify it for proper applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Nutraceutical, or Life Science industry experience.
• Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

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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