Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

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 an experienced Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Group Engineer to join our team based at our office in Germantown, Maryland.

In this role, you will oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Writes scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design 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 is required.
• Assigns and reviews the work of the project design team.
• Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to changes in scope or additional services.
• Reviews contractor application for payments.
• Has a thorough understanding of the construction process.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of the project.
• Promotes use of and participates in the development of company design and production standards.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design questions.

• 10+ years' previous design experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer strongly preferred.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting.
• General knowledge of system design and applicable codes in specific discipline-related areas (Mechanical, Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, or Process).

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location.
• 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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