What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subject Matter Expert, Low Voltage position at IPS-Integrated Project Services?
Job Description
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 Subject Matter Expert, Low Voltage, to join our dedicated team based out of any of our U.S. office locations (MA, NJ, PA, MD, NC, KS)!
In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by Electrical Department Directors or the Electrical Group Lead. You may oversee the entire low-voltage design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. You should be a recognized expert in low-voltage design, with Division 27 and Division 28 as a focus.
This role involves leading the structured network cabling design, ensuring conformance to industry standards, and overseeing critical project tasks. This position will report to an Electrical Group Lead.
Additional Responsibilities
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. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.
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.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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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 Subject Matter Expert, Low Voltage, to join our dedicated team based out of any of our U.S. office locations (MA, NJ, PA, MD, NC, KS)!
In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by Electrical Department Directors or the Electrical Group Lead. You may oversee the entire low-voltage design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. You should be a recognized expert in low-voltage design, with Division 27 and Division 28 as a focus.
This role involves leading the structured network cabling design, ensuring conformance to industry standards, and overseeing critical project tasks. This position will report to an Electrical Group Lead.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform the role of Subject Matter Expert on projects for all phases of work, including but not limited to Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
- Assess the low voltage requirements of a project, break the project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager and/or Electrical Lead Engineer to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
- Write the scope of work for low voltage design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
- Guide Electrical Engineers and Designers on low-voltage systems design approaches. Low Voltage systems shall include, but not limited to, telecommunications, security, access control, and instrumentation grounding.
- Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
- Review and evaluate the operation of existing systems.
- Review the client's low-voltage design standards and specifications.
- Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
- Review the work of the project design team.
- Check progress of low-voltage design work and produce markups to be incorporated in drawings.
- Communicates with client’s low voltage SMEs, and alerts Lead Electrical Engineer and/or Project Manager to changes of scope or additional services.
- Prepare or review construction budgets based on experience and the scope of the project.
- Review construction low-voltage systems shop drawings/submittals.
- Develop template low-voltage specifications and modify as needed on a Project basis.
- Create and maintain internal low-voltage system standard details and diagrams.
- Interface with project service providers.
- Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.
- Integrate with international teams of supporting Engineers/Designers.
- Perform additional tasks or special projects as assigned.
- Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
- Thorough knowledge of low-voltage system design and applicable codes.
- Thorough knowledge of the EIA/TIA Standards.
- Experience with Campus-wide low-voltage distribution and interconnection design.
- Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA) Certification.
- Familiarity with the following systems: Delta-V, door interlock schemes, fire alarm design, Building Automation Systems, communication protocols, and energy monitoring systems.
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. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.
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.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
Connect With Us!
If you do not meet the qualifications for this specific role, but would like to submit your resume for general consideration, please click here!
