Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

IPS-Integrated Project Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to design and assess innovative solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. In this role, you will manage various engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with a dedicated design team. The position requires technical expertise in plumbing systems and proficiency in design software, ideally suited for candidates with a PE license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering and Design experience required.
• Proficient in CAD operations and design technology.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign and review project design team work.
• Develop design concepts and prepare engineering studies.
• Interact with clients to ensure design intent.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD

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Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented

Germantown, Maryland.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or group leader. You will also play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, and customer and vendor accessibility. Additionally, you may work on several concurrent projects and at times may assist as a technical expert on a specialized design.

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our offices located in Germantown, Maryland.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or group leader. You will also play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, and customer and vendor accessibility. Additionally, you may work on several concurrent projects and at times may assist as a technical expert on a specialized design.

What You'll Do

• Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to changes in scope or additional services.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and assist the project team in evaluating commercial proposals.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for plumbing and fire protection designs based on preliminary reviews and meetings with the clients.
• Develop design concepts and prepare documents during the design development phase.
• Correct and update design documents.
• Develops solutions to design problems.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Use computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Review drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Work with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interacts with clients regularly to secure scope and design intent.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and check for coordination of work to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work.
• Contribute to annual performance reviews for assigned staff.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.
• For applicants located in the state of New Jersey, the salary offered for this role is between $75,000 and $101,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of previous Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering and Design experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited University or relevant trades experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Has previous experience working for an Architectural and Engineering firm (A&E).
• Is proficient in the use of computers for design and understands CAD operations.
• Has knowledge of all aspects of plumbing and fire protection systems; including Sanitary and Vent Systems, Storm Systems, Process Waste Systems, Lab and Vent Systems, Domestic Water Systems, Process and Lab Gas Systems, Sprinkler Design, and Wet/Dry/Pre Action Systems.
• Is able to produce calculations for the above systems.
• Has a demonstrated ability to manage projects, problem solve and communicate effectively to all key personnel and time manage.
• Able to travel up to 25%.
  
  

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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