Our business in Switzerland continues to grow!

We, IPS Integrated Project Services, are a US-headquartered global leader in the leadership and execution of advanced facilities engineering and design. Globally represented in 17 countries, with 45 offices and 3000+ professionals worldwide, IPS provides technical consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and cGMP compliance services for technically complex development and manufacturing facilities globally.

At IPS, you’ll apply your knowledge, skills and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities.

We are looking for a talented (Senior) HVAC Engineer to join our industry leading Design Engineering Team in Switzerland based in Basel with remote working flexibility. The HVAC Engineer works independently on various projects as assigned by the Discipline Director or a Senior Project Manager and will oversee the entire HVAC design process and assist as a technical expert on specialised design projects within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device industries.

YOUR ROLE

• Assesses project requirements, breaks projects into tasks, and works with Project Managers to determine scope of work while overseeing budget and staffing.
• Writes scopes of work for mechanical designs (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Utilities) based on preliminary review and client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new HVAC systems and analyses the operation of existing systems.
• Ability to analyse existing HVAC and central utility plant systems and equipment and determine applicability for use in renovation projects.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assigns and reviews the work of the project design teams, checks the progress of the work, and alerts Project Managers of scope changes or additional services.
• Ability to perform target cost design work when projects have initial target construction costs.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within IPS, externally with clients, and with other relevant design professionals.
• Ability to develop mechanical discipline specific construction budgets based on the project scope.
• Special projects as assigned.
  
  

OUR OFFER

• We foster a company culture characterized by team spirit, appreciation and respect.
• We champion professional and personal development, growth and diversity.
• We adhere to transparency, honesty and integrity.
• We are global leaders in innovation and technologies and “Best in Class” Experts.
• "We promise only what we can deliver" - not more and not less!
• We offer a flexible Hybrid home office/on-site working model at a competitive package.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

YOUR PROFILE

• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience preferably in HVAC designing within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Food or Industrial Chemicals space.
• Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training.
• Minimum 3 years in designing cleanrooms and central utility systems (chilled water, condenser water, hot water and steam systems) within the BioPharm industry.
• Working knowledge and expertise pertaining to energy analysis and simulation software systems.
• Working knowledge and expertise in piping analysis and modeling software.
• Design experience with target cost design and ability to offer value engineering solutions on systems and materials is of advantage
• Experience with CFD simulation software for cleanrooms is a plus.
• Fluent in French and/or German and English (B1+)
  
  

About Us

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with 3000+ professionals worldwide and offices in the US, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com .

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.