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Burns & McDonnell

Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell
Posted 3 days ago

Key Details

Top Skills Required

SmartPlant InstrumentationField Wiring DesignDirect Digital Control Systems +22 more

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

  • 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Details

Job Type
full time
Experience
2+ years

Required Skills

SmartPlant InstrumentationField Wiring DesignDirect Digital Control SystemsAutodesk RevitTechnical Bid EvaluationSoftware Bench TestingEngineering CalculationsProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeCritical ThinkingCommunicationPiping and Instrumentation DiagramsControl Panel DesignBuilding Automation SystemsHVAC Control SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersBuilding Automation System EngineeringePlanCollaborationSoftware Factory Acceptance TestingElectrical Power Monitoring and Control SystemsAutoCAD ElectricalEquipment Factory Witness TestingAttention to DetailMechanical HVAC Engineering