Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer II

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 dedicated Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer II to join our talented team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will work with a team of Designers, Architects, and Engineers to develop design concepts that are incorporated into a final product to the client's specifications.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts; prepare documents during the design development phase.
• Correct and update design documents.
• Develop solutions to design problems.
• 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.
• Interact with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent.
• Routinely archive and retrieve data from electronic databases for the support of work.
• Research equipment selection from catalogs under the direction of the Project Designer/Engineer.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Support field installation and start-up activities.
• Provide limited contribution to performance reviews for assigned staff.

• 5+ years of previous design experience.
• Technical or Associate Degree in plumbing or HVAC design from an accredited technical institution or college.
• Proficient in the use of computers for design and understanding CAD operations.
• General knowledge 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.
• Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes.
• Customer Service experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills.

Safety

• A safety-minded individual who must comply with the IPS Mission Zero Safety policy.

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.

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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