Graduate Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic Graduate Electrical Engineer? IPS is hiring! Join our industry‑leading team at our European office based in Birmingham, UK and become part of our enriching Graduate Programme.

The Graduate Electrical Engineer will undertake specific tasks on project teams using their education, creativity and expertise to resolve engineering problems and tasks as they are assigned. A pool of knowledge and experience from all of the IPS teams across the world will be available to our graduates and, consequently, more experienced staff will always be available when a graduate engineer needs support.

• As a graduate Electrical Engineer, you will get the opportunity to work on world class projects for global clients within the Life Sciences sector.
• Work with a professional team of top industry experts in the delivery of complex facilities
• Participate in engineering design reviews (GMP, safety, operational, maintenance)
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Research design options and documents findings for Senior Engineer and Line Manager
• Research code issues and ask general questions of code officials
• Ensure that drawings and designs are in accordance with IPS engineering and design standards
• Promote and apply Health and Safety in all aspects of Electrical Design and Construction
• Support design computations and quantity estimates for the smaller, less complex projects within the business unit (low voltage systems, fire alarm systems, backup power generation, electrical power distribution, life safety systems, etc.)
• Support with calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, etc.
• Keep Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Interface with engineers in our global network of offices
• Support selecting equipment based on recommendations of Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules.
• Organise and maintain project files. Maintains a neat and organised work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Have a can‑do attitude and takes ownership of projects under the supervision of a Senior Electrical Engineer.

• Level 8 Hons Degree in Electrical Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering (preferably a Masters degree).
• Proven skills in computer operation for engineering design programs, Revit and computer aided drafting.
• Some previous engineering / design experience would be desirable.
• Desire to work towards achieving CEng with Engineers Ireland / CIBSE / I Mech
  
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• Desire to contribute to the development of Electrical Engineering Team within IPS
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to work within multi discipline team

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry‑leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life‑impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specialises in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centres, life sciences, and high‑tech industries.

With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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.

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