Senior Electrical Engineer

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’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 engineer, 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 the company's 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. 

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 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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