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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
3+ years

Required Skills

SmartPlant InstrumentationField Wiring DesignDirect Digital Control SystemsAutodesk RevitPoint ListsEngineering DrawingsSoftware Bench TestingSequences of OperationsProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeCritical ThinkingCommunicationHVAC Controls EngineeringControl Panel DesignBuilding Automation SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersBuilding Automation System EngineeringePlanCollaborationSoftware Factory Acceptance TestingElectrical Power Monitoring and Control SystemsAutoCAD ElectricalEquipment Factory Witness TestingAttention to DetailMechanical HVAC Engineering