Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems Expert Wanted

Skillful Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Expert Sought

At our company, you will utilize your expertise to make a positive impact on the lives of people by solving intricate challenges associated with pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are searching for an experienced Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Specialist to join our team in São Paulo, Brazil.

In this position, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or group leader. You will also play a key role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, and customer and vendor accessibility. Additionally, you may work on several concurrent projects and at times may assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. Fluency in English is mandatory.

• Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to changes in scope or additional services.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and assist the project team in evaluating commercial proposals.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for plumbing and fire protection designs based on preliminary reviews and meetings with clients.
• Develop design concepts and prepare documents during the design development phase.
• Correct and update design documents.
• Develop solutions to design problems.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Use computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Review drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Work with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interact with clients regularly to secure scope and design intent.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and check for coordination of work to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work.
• Contribute to annual performance reviews for assigned staff.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.

We offer a dynamic work environment that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and presents opportunities for professional growth. If you have experience working in plumbing and fire protection systems, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Over 10 years of experience working in plumbing and fire protection engineering and design.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Previous experience working in architectural and engineering firms (A&E).
• Proficiency in using computers for design and understanding CAD operations.
• Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems, including sanitary and vent systems, storm systems, process waste systems, lab and vent systems, domestic water systems, process and lab gas systems, sprinkler design, and wet/dry/pre action systems.
• Ability to produce calculations for the above systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, solve problems, and communicate effectively with all key personnel and time manage.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• More than 5 years' experience working in pharmaceutical projects.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Experience working with Revit, AutoCad Plant 3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in process industries, particularly in the Life Sciences sector (pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) to support teams in Brazil and the USA.
• Strong understanding of international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, NFPA).

Our company provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS 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, we provide solutions that enable clients to achieve their goals.