Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to innovative designs in the pharmaceutical sector. You will lead design projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with clients and vendors. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges, develop creative solutions, and mentor junior staff. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team environment, you'll elevate your career while making a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience with Architectural and Engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review project design teams and their work.
• Develop design concepts and prepare documents.
• Interact with clients to secure design intent.

Skills

Plumbing Engineering

Fire Protection Design

Project Management

CAD Operations

Problem Solving

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

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 Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina.

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

1. Assign and review the work of the project design team.
2. Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to changes in scope or additional services.
3. Attend pre-bid meetings and assist the project team in evaluating commercial proposals.
4. 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.
5. Write the scope of work for plumbing and fire protection designs based on preliminary reviews and meetings with the clients.
6. Develop design concepts and prepare documents during the design development phase.
7. Correct and update design documents.
8. Develop solutions to design problems.
9. Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
10. Use computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
11. Review drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
12. Work with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
13. Interact with clients regularly to secure scope and design intent.
14. Ensure acceptable levels of quality and check for coordination of work to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
15. Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
16. Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
17. Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work.
18. Contribute to annual performance reviews for assigned staff.
19. Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8+ 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).
• Previous experience working for an Architectural and Engineering firm (A&E).
• Proficient in the use of computers for design and CAD operations.
• 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.
• Ability to produce calculations for the above systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, problem solve, communicate effectively, and manage time.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Note: IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.