Job Description

At IPS, you’ll 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’re looking for an experienced, creative Senior Electrical Engineer, recognized for technical expertise, to work independently on various design projects concurrently. Responsibility will include oversight of the entire design process or assisting as a technical expert on a specialized design.

As an experienced electrical you’ll 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. After assigning work to the project team, you’ll regularly review their progress and alert the PM to any changes in scope. Maintaining quality in accordance with company production and design standards is critical.

Based in Cork or Dublin, Ireland you will research design options and write electrical design scopes of work based on preliminary reviews and meetings with clients. You’ll also prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems. Some drawings you’ll create yourself, and other sketches will be incorporated into drawings by drafters. You may create specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams. Knowledge of local codes and industry-standard equipment and the ability to specify it for proper applications is important. You’ll also do estimating, review contractor applications for payments, review construction budgets, and coordinate document completion.

As a leader on the electrical design team, you’ll share knowledge with and mentor junior staff who will be excited to learn from you! You will regularly interact with clients, listening to their needs, and positively demonstrating the IPS focus on client experience. You’ll build strong relationships with internal design teams and external clients as you work to provide solutions, all while building life-impacting facilities.

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

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
Experience with the design of building electrical systems, such as: building service, power distribution, generators, lighting, fire alarm, security, and other low voltage systems.
Experience in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
Professional electrical design experience from feasibility and conceptual design through final commissioning and closeout.
Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Nutraceutical, or Life Science industry experience.
Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems.
Strong understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, IBC, and other related building codes and standards.

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

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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