Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection 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 are looking for a talented Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in
Blue Bell, PA, or our offices in Cherry Hill, NJ, Somerset, NJ, or Germantown, MD.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Group Lead. You may oversee the entire design process, or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design, and may work on several concurrent projects.

• Performs the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work, including but not limited to Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
• Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Writes scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Reviews and evaluates operation of existing systems.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, and supports construction for projects.
• Selects equipment based on the best solutions for the scope of the project.
• Assigns and reviews work of project design team.
• Checks progress of work, and produces markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• Communicates with clients and alerts the project manager of changes in scope or additional services.
• Makes clear, well-organized and effective presentations to technical audience.
• Reviews contractor applications for payment. Has a thorough understanding of construction process.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• Mentors, supports, and guides Designers and Engineers who are early in their careers with project execution.
• Assigns and reviews all types of plumbing design layout drawings, such as all types of drainage piping/all types of utility service/equipment layouts/coordination with all other trades.
• Assigns and reviews all types of fire protection design layout drawings, such as fire service piping layouts/hazard classification/equipment layouts/coordination with all other trades. Assigns and reviews plumbing calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of drainage systems/all types of utility systems/all types of equipment sizing.
• Assigns and reviews Fire Protection calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as all types of fire protection systems/all types of equipment sizing.
• Assigns and reviews Plumbing and Fire Protection specialized drawings, such as operations matrices, elevations, or details riser diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• Promotes use of, and participates in development of company design and production standards.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff, and acts as resource for design questions.
• Performs additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

• 8-10 years Engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example, plumbing: drainage systems, utility systems, drainage/utility pump systems, sizing drainage/utility systems, water heaters, etc.).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Protection system design and applicable codes.
• Experience with software for performing plumbing and fire protection engineering calculations (HASS / Viking / Pipe Flow / IPS Calculation Spread Sheets, etc.).
• Experience with different piping materials and pressures for all types of systems: (Drainage / Utility / Fire Protection, etc.).
• 2-4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

• Professional engineer (PE).

• Must be able to stand, sit, and…