Job Description

At IPS, we don’t just design facilities - we help shape the future of healthcare and life sciences. Every project we deliver supports groundbreaking therapies, innovative research and advanced manufacturing that improve lives around the world.

IPS Australia is now seeking an experienced and motivated HVAC Engineer to join our growing Melbourne based team.

The HVAC Engineer plays a vital role in the planning, design and delivery of engineering projects within the business unit. This position contributes to the development and coordination of HVAC and utilities systems, supporting both standard and specialized design solutions.

Working across multiple concurrent projects, the HVAC Engineer collaborates with cross functional teams to deliver high quality, compliant systems for clients in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, and Laboratory sectors. The role offers exposure to technically challenging environments and the opportunity to support innovative, high performance facility designs.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare design computations, quality estimates and develops probable cost estimates for the smaller projects within the business unit.
Develop scopes of work for mechanical designs (HVAC/Utilities) based on preliminary review and client meetings.
Assist with the preparation of engineering studies and schematic designs for new HVAC/Utilities systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
Make calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as heating and cooling loads, equipment sizing, etc.
Select equipment based on experience and develop equipment schedules.
Research code issues and ask relevant questions of code officials and other design professionals. Support the development of Fire Bureau and FER solutions.
Review the work of the project design teams, checks the progress of the work, and alerts Project Managers of scope changes or additional services.
Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings.
Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within IPS, externally with clients and with other relevant design professionals.
Report on design budgets based on the project scope as needed.
Promotes the use of IPS design and production standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Significant proven mechanical design experience (HVAC and Utilities) within Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences or Laboratory industries (industry experience is required).
An openness to travel (within Australia, New Zealand and overseas when required).
Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is strongly preferred.
BLA sign off certified
HVAC and/or Utilities design experience.
Experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

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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