Designer/Senior Designer (Building Services- HVAC/Fire Protection/ Sanitary & Plumbing)

IPS has an immediate need for a talented Designer/Senior Designer (Building Services) to join our industry leading team at our SINGAPORE office.

The Senior Building Services Designer works independently on design of HVAC/Fire Protection/Sanitary & Plumbing Systems for various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Discipline Manager/Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept design, basic design, detailed design, site support, problem resolution, customer & vendor accessibility. The Designer/Senior Designer may have to work on several concurrent projects and at times may assist as a technical expert on a specialized design.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses computer aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents. Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.

• Familiar with Singapore Codes/Regulations for Design of HVAC, Fire Protection and Sanitary/plumbing Systems

• Familiar with Building Services system involved in Pharmaceutical, Clean Industrial and Petrochemical plants.

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD Design Drawings.

• Prepare 3D Model using Revit, AutoPlant, BIM or similar software and extract design drawings/Isometrics from these models.

• Prepares/supports Equipment general arrangement, piping general arrangement, Material Take-Off (MTO).

• Prepare demolition layouts/schematics, tie-in requirements and translate into drawings.

• Develops design concepts, prepares documents during various stages of design. Corrects and updates design documents. Develops solutions to design problems.

• Initiates squad inter-discipline squad checks and squad checks with client (when necessary) prior to issue of drawings at various stages of project.

• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion. Interacts with clients regularly to secure scope and design intent.

• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.

• Coordinates design work with related engineering disciplines. Attends job and construction meetings, site walks, liaise with M&E contractor and participate in the coordination of the M&E work with other disciplines.

• Contributes to annual performance reviews, assist in educating and development of assigned design staff and acts as resource for design questions.

• Having analytical thinking skills.

• Being ethical and trustworthy.

• Having good CAD knowledge.

• Being flexible.

• Having good written and verbal communication skills.

• Being able to motivate others.

• Having IT skills.

• Being able to work with a team.

• Having problem solving skills.

• Being able to maintain good business relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years experience in design office preferably with consultant/contractor.

• Mechanical Degree/Diploma from an accredited technical institution.

• Must be proficient in the use of CAD and 3D modeling design.

• Has a demonstrated ability to manage projects, problem solving, communicate effectively to all key personnel, and time management.