Cork, IEonsitePosted Jul 16, 2026
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About the role

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're looking for an experienced, innovative Lead Designer Process Piping to join our growing Process Piping Department to focus on several concurrent projects within the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. This role will be aligned to our office in Cork, Ireland.

Position Responsibilities

Work independently on conceptual and detailed design projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Director.

Play a crucial role in the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, and customer and vendor accessibility.

Prepare piping and equipment arrangement drawing in 3D Model and 2D layouts.

Select the right piping components, such as GMP valves, fittings, flanges, and pipe supports, working with equipment suppliers/vendors to get the information needed for design completion.

Produce Piping Plans, Equipment Layout, Section Layout, section views, and other 2D drawings for deliverables.

Prepare material take-offs.

Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals; this includes coordinating design work with related engineering disciplines to resolve clashes and apply comments.

You may contribute to annual performance reviews for assigned staff, if applicable, along with acting as a resource for developmental support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

15 years of previous design experience.

Technical or Associate Degree from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering design areas of Mechanical.

Proven experience with Piping Design software.

Knowledge of the design of Piping Systems for GMP Process and Clean utility systems strongly preferred.

Experience with generating Piping Iso drawing production.

Experience with Autodesk Navisworks.

Preferred Qualifications

BIM 360.

Plant 3D experience.

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.

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