Job Description

IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented Lead Building Services Engineer to join our established team based at our office located in Cork. This position will primarily work on local projects within the region.

The Building Services Lead Engineer works independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Director of Building Services. The Senior Building Services Engineer may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The Senior Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and some management responsibility is expected.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all HVAC, black utilities, public health services, building management systems, environmental monitoring systems and fire protection systems. A knowledge of clean utility systems is desirable.
Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks project into tasks and works with Project Managers / Director of Building Services to determine scope of work, budget and staffing.
Writes scope of work documents for Mechanical Building Services design based on preliminary review meetings with the client.
Prepares engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyzes the operation of existing systems.
Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes / regulations is required.
Assigns and reviews work of project design team. Checks progress of work and alerts the Project Manager of scope changes or the need for additional services.
Reviews contractor technical bids and application for payments. Has a thorough understanding of the construction process.
Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
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 act as resource for design questions.
Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the design of BioPharm facilities and associated utilities for the cGMP production of biological and pharmaceutical drugs.
A BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting.
General knowledge of system design and applicable Building Services codes and standards.
Has a demonstrated ability to manage projects, problem solve, communicate effectively to all key personnel and time.

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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