Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical (Dallas/Ft Worth)

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls 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:

• Lead 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 sub-consultant contracts.
• Review and approving of vendor and sub-consultant 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.
• Manages small projects.
• Responsible for quality assurance, review and improvements and the coordination of tasks and personnel.
• Resolves RFIs and develop work plans.
• Ensures adherence to client and industry standards and applies client or industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures in preparing designs.
• Builds relationships at all levels and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel. accredited program.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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: 261270

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS