Mechanical Engineer III / Senior Mechanical (HVAC)

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer III/Senior Mechanical (HVAC) to join our talented design team based at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will assists in planning, designing, and directing engineering projects within the business unit.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares design computations and quantity estimates and develops probable construction cost estimates for the smaller, less complex projects within the business unit.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design such as heating and cooling loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Creates specialized drawings such as plumbing isometrics and risers or electrical riser diagrams.
• Selects equipment based on recommendations of the Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules.
• Provides drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
• Researches design options and documents findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
• Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Provides information to the Project Manager for incorporation into specifications.
• Researches code issues and asks general questions of code officials.
• Organizes and maintains project files.
• Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Registered professional engineer.
• 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).

Travel based on the project 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.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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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