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

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

What You'll Do

• Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with Project Managers to determine the scope of work while overseeing budget and staffing where appropriate.
• Write scopes of work for mechanical designs (including equipment, utilities, and process pipework systems) based on preliminary review and client meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new equipment, utilities, and process pipework systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to design standards.
• Conduct and review the work of the project design teams, check the progress of the work, and alert Project Managers of scope changes or additional services.
• Review contractor applications for payments and maintain an understanding of the construction process associated with equipment, utilities, and process pipework systems.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within IPS, externally with clients, and with other relevant design professionals.
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on the project scope.
• Develops and promotes the use of IPS design and production standards.

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

• 8 years of proven mechanical design experience within Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences or Laboratory industries (industry experience).
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Equipment, utilities, and process pipework system design experience.

Salary Range $120,000-$180,000

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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