Design Project Engineer I - IPS-Integrated Project Services

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a dedicated Design Project Engineer I to join our talented team at our office located in Leawood, Kansas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of individual projects, focusing on quality objectives.
• Supports the coordination of technical design disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and process automation on pharmaceutical industry projects.
• Coordinates resources to achieve project goals.
• Interacts with clients on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Develops working knowledge of project scope and applies knowledge to project activities.
• Coordinates review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations and communicates this information to the project team.
• Helps with the development and maintenance of written project scopes of work and communication of this information to the project team.
• Develops a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and supports quality assurance for the project.
• Monitors design content and quality and coordinates design revisions for constructability and compliance with basis documents, schedule, and budget.
• Assists with the procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intradivisional, interdivisional, and extra corporate.
• Supports the Project Manager in the preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders, change control documentation, and related financial documentation.
• Works with Document Control to ensure that all project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.
• Supports the Project Manager in ensuring compliance of project activities with legal and regulatory requirements.

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

• Degree qualified in appropriate management, engineering subject or equivalent years of experience in technical field.
• 1 year of engineering experience working for A/E firm.
• Construction or manufacturing experience will be considered if related to design.
• 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). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE {formerly known as EIT}) exam completion or Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and 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.

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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, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, 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.

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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