Burns & McDonnell

Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Technical Services
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 required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 3+ years applicable engineering experience or consulting preferred; 2+ years with Master’s.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) or mechanical HVAC preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review design packages for HVAC control systems and EPMS.
  • Coordinate with design teams to create Sequences of Operations and Point Lists.
  • Create engineering drawings for control panel and wiring designs.
  • Manage quality reviews of project submittals and vendor contracts.
  • Participate in factory acceptance and commissioning tests at project sites.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on high-tech building design and construction projects.
  • Collaboration across multiple departments in a growing industry.
  • Work within a highly rated team recognized for mission-critical projects.
  • Engagement in an international practice with diverse projects.
Full Job Description
Description The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation Engineering design packages, perform calculations and develop engineering solutions in support of capital and retrofit projects in a variety of locations. Work duties can consist of any of the following depending on client, project, and consultant role:
  • Assists in development of design drawings and specifications for design of primarily HVAC control systems and EPMS, for both PLC-based systems and DDC-based systems (System is client-specific).
  • Coordinate with mechanical and electrical design teams to develop Sequences of Operations and Point Lists for HVAC control and electrical monitoring of equipment and systems.
  • Create engineering drawings for control panel and field wiring designs including installation details, bill of material, and P&IDs
  • Manage quality reviews of project submittals.
  • Evaluate technical bids and managing vendor and subconsultant contracts.
  • Review and approving of vendor and subconsultant drawings, including Sequences of Operation, Points Lists, Engineering Drawings, Bill of Materials, Graphics, and Test Scripts.
  • Participate in Software Bench Tests, Software Factory Acceptance Tests, and Equipment Factory Witness Tests.
  • Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Facilitate multi-consultant and Owner meetings for design changes and implementation.
  • Lead production of engineering drawings using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD Electrical, or ePlan
  • Supports RFI responses and associated work plans.
  • Ensures adherence to client and industry standards and applies client or industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures in preparing designs.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required and 3 years of applicable engineering experience/consulting preferred.
  • Master Degree in above Engineering programs or related and 2 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Minimum 2 years of either Building Automation System (BAS) or mechanical HVAC engineering experience preferred
  • 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.
  • Proficient in Smart Plant instrumentation (SPI) in the development of instrument datasheets
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Revit experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.

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-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261094

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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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