Job Description

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At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our joining our growing international industry-leading Electrical Engineering team in life sciences design. This role will be based out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will assist senior staff in planning, designing, and directing electrical engineering projects. The assignments contain specific tasks on project teams and you will use your education, creativity, and expertise to resolve the engineering problems and tasks as assigned. However, more experienced staff will always be available to help you when needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares design computations and quantity estimates and develops probable construction cost estimates for the smaller, less complex projects within the business unit (medium voltage power distribution, low voltage systems, fire alarm systems, backup power generation, electrical power distribution, life safety systems, etc.).
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Makes calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, etc.
• Creates specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams.
• Selects equipment based on recommendations of the Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules.
• Provides drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
• Researches design options and documents findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
• Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Provides information to the Project Manager for incorporation into specifications.
• Researches code issues and asks general questions of code officials.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.

Bring your entrepreneurial spirit to IPS and be part of a growing dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and their facilities, where they develop and manufacture Biologic, Vaccine,Radiopharmaceuticals, API (organic synthesis), oral (OSD) and parenteral (Aseptic) drug products!
Qualifications & Requirements

• 4+ years of previous engineering /design experience in the building design industry (for example: lighting systems, fire alarm systems, branch circuitry, etc.).
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD & Revit).
• General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Previous experience with pharma /cleanroom projects.

About Us

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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