Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 137,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

IPS is seeking a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our Germantown, MD location. You will lead plumbing and fire protection design efforts across multiple projects, coordinating with clients and other engineers, and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires 8–10 years in engineering/design, a BS in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit. Travel 5–20% is expected, with opportunities for growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years engineering/design experience in building design (plumbing, drainage, utility systems).
• BS degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Expertise with CAD tools (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Protection system design and codes.
• Experience with plumbing/fire protection calculation software (HASS, Viking, Pipe Flow, IPS spreadsheets).
• 2-4 years overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Project Lead across all phases: feasibility, assessments, Basis of Design, and detailed design.
• Defines project scope with PM, determines budget and staffing.
• Prepares scope of work, reports, plans, and supports construction.
• Reviews operations of existing systems and coordinates with clients and other design professionals.
• Mentors designers and engineers, overseeing plumbing and fire protection layouts and calculations.

Skills

Drainage/utility systems

Fire protection design

Project leadership

Mentoring teammates

Code interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, PA, or our offices in Cherry Hill, NJ, Somerset, NJ, or Germantown, MD.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Group Lead. You may oversee the entire design process, or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design, and may work on several concurrent projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work, including but not limited to Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
• Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Writes scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Reviews and evaluates operation of existing systems.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, and supports construction for projects.
• Selects equipment based on the best solutions for the scope of the project.
• Assigns and reviews work of project design team.
• Checks progress of work, and produces markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• Communicates with clients and alerts the project manager of changes in scope or additional services.
• Makes clear, well-organized and effective presentations to technical audience.
• Reviews contractor applications for payment. Has a thorough understanding of construction process.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• Mentors, supports, and guides Designers and Engineers who are early in their careers with project execution.
• Assigns and reviews all types of plumbing design layout drawings, such as all types of drainage piping/all types of utility service/equipment layouts/coordination with all other trades.
• Assigns and reviews all types of fire protection design layout drawings, such as fire service piping layouts/hazard classification/equipment layouts/coordination with all other trades. Assigns and reviews plumbing calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of drainage systems/all types of utility systems/all types of equipment sizing.
• Assigns and reviews Fire Protection calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of fire protection systems/all types of equipment sizing.
• Assigns and reviews Plumbing and Fire Protection specialized drawings, such as operations matrices, elevations, or details riser diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• Promotes use of, and participates in development of company design and production standards.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff, and acts as resource for design questions.
• Performs additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8-10 years Engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example, plumbing: drainage systems, utility systems, drainage/utility pump systems, sizing drainage/utility systems, water heaters, etc.).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Protection system design and applicable codes.
• Experience with software for performing plumbing and fire protection engineering calculations (HASS / Viking / Pipe Flow / IPS Calculation Spread Sheets, etc.).
• Experience with different piping materials and pressures for all types of systems: (Drainage / Utility / Fire Protection, etc.).
• 2-4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineer (PE).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of Client's location is possible depending on assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

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.

FTE

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• flexible spending accounts
• educational assistance

PBE

• comprehensive medical and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off

The salary offered for this role is between $137,000 and $183,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.