Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Leawood, Kansas

At IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and commissioning and validation of technically complex facilities primarily in the life sciences industry.

• Lead projects through all phases: feasibility reports, building assessments, concept and basis of design reports, and detailed design and documentation.
• Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and collaborate with the project manager on scope, budget, and staffing.
• Write scope of work for designs after client meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems.
• Review and evaluate operation of existing systems.
• Work with code officials and other professionals on building code interpretations or exceptions.
• Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• Check progress, produce markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• Communicate with clients and alert the project manager to scope changes or additional services.
• Review contractor applications for payment and understand the construction process thoroughly.
• Coordinate all aspects of project documentation internally and with clients and external designers.
• Perform calculations: service size, short‑circuit, arc‑flash studies, power system load studies, and Neher‑McGrath buried conduit sizing.
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on experience and scope.
• Promote use and development of company design and production standards.
• Assist in education and development of design staff, acting as a resource for design questions.
• Perform additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

• 10–12 years of engineering/design experience in building design (e.g., power distribution, standby power systems, life‑safety systems).
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Expertise in engineering design programs and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of electrical system design and applicable codes.
• Expertise in electrical engineering calculations (SKM, Easy Power, AmpCALC, etc.).
• Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems.
• 4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls as required.
• Lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Climb ladders as necessary.

• Work both indoor and outdoor environments, with varying conditions.
• Adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocols.

• 5–20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• May be assigned to a client site for extended periods.
• Overnight travel or staying in the client city possible.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Travel and commute on a daily or routine basis possible.

• Safety‑sensitive position.
• Field work at client sites in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non‑administrative areas.

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.

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.