Burns & McDonnell

Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Aviation & Federal

Burns & McDonnell • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Minimum three years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
  • Mastery of standard engineering techniques, including ANSI, NFPA, ISA, and IEEE standards.
  • Successful completion of FE or EIT, PE license preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures across projects.
  • Lead I&C engineering activities throughout all project phases.
  • Interface with clients to define project requirements and design expectations.
  • Develop technical studies, design packages, and present solutions to clients.
  • Prepare and review instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, such as datasheets and diagrams.
  • Specify and design process instrumentation for various applications.
  • Participate in HAZOP studies and incorporate safety findings into designs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth through challenging projects.
  • Work with advanced technologies in aviation and federal projects.
  • Collaborative environment that supports teamwork and innovation.
  • Participation in project phases from design to commissioning.
  • Potential for security clearance sponsorship and support.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work on design teams to create world class designs for grassroots and revamp/brown field aviation and federal projects. The Staff I&C Engineer will work with the design team throughout the Engineering/Design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements. The Staff I&C Engineer will assist in providing deliverables for Front End Planning (FEP) and Detailed Design phases and support construction phase.
  • Ensure compliance with company, client, and site safety policies.
  • Lead I&C engineering activities across all project phases, including project planning, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, for both EPC and Design-Bid-Build projects.
  • Interface directly with clients to define requirements, scope, and design expectations.
  • Present technical solutions, studies, and design packages.
  • Prepare instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
  • Led the design and development of process control systems (DCS, PLC, or BAS).
  • Prepare controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
  • Prepare I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
  • Support and coordinate the development of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in collaboration with process and mechanical engineering teams.
  • Participate in process safety activities, including Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies and design reviews, and incorporate findings into control system design.
  • Specify process instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, notification devices, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting appropriate I&C application.
  • Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
  • Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
  • Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
  • Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Master of Science degree in above Engineering programs or related may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • 3 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Demonstrate mastery of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI, NFPA, ISA, and IEEE Standards.
  • Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264787

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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