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 Senior Piping Engineer to join our EMEA team out of our office in Manchester, UK.
In this role, you will work on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Lead Designer. You will also play a role in the entire design process, including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, and problem resolution.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Develop design concepts; prepare documents during the design development phase.
2. Corrects and updates design documents.
3. Develops solutions to design problems.
4. Use computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents. Reviews drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
5. Attend pre-bid meetings and assist the project team in evaluating commercial proposals.
6. Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion. Interacts with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent.
7. Archive and retrieve data from electronic database for support of work.
8. Research equipment selection from catalogues under the direction of the Project Designer/Engineer.
9. Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
10. Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
11. Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work.
12. Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
13. Support field installation and start-up activities.
14. Provide limited contribution to performance reviews for assigned staff.
15. Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
16. 10+ years of previous design experience.
17. A Technical or associate degree in drafting and/or design from an accredited technical institution or college is preferred.
18. Must be proficient in the use of a computer for design and understand CAD operations. General knowledge of mechanical and electrical system design. Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes.
19. Proven time management skills to juggle more than one project at a time.
20. Customer Service experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills.
21. Process industrial experience, especially in the Life Sciences industries, is preferred.
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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