Design Project Engineer I

Integrated Project Services•Blue Bell, PA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Design Project Engineer to join our dedicated team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will provide technical, managerial, and administrative support to Project Managers and Project Directors.

Requirements

Degree qualified in an appropriate management, engineering subject, or equivalent years of experience in a technical field.
1 year of engineering experience working for an 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 a specific discipline-related area (Mechanical, Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, or Process).

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion or Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

Supports the Project Manager in 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.
Supports the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of design execution plans.
Coordinates review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations, and communicates this information to the project team.
Supports the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of written project scopes of work and communication of this information to the project team.
Supports the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activities lists, durations, and sequencing logic, and communicates this information to the project team.
Develops a working knowledge of the project budget and identifies exceptions to the project budget throughout execution of the project.
Supports the Project Manager in monitoring and reporting project costs.
Supports the Project Manager in the development of change control documentation and related financial documentation.
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.
Supports the Project Manager in the procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intradivisional, interdivisional, and extracorporate.
Supports the Project Manager in the preparation of subcontract, purchase order, and change control documentation, and related financial documentation.
Supports the Project Manager in the evaluation of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
Supports the Project Manager in facilitating communication between project participants and produces documentation of communication between project participants.
Works with Document Control to ensure that all project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.
Project documents include records of communications, design documents, bid packages and addenda and bulletins thereto, and submittals, among others.
Supports the Project Manager in ensuring compliance of project activities with legal and regulatory requirements.