Instrumentation & Controls Designer (OGC)

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell India is seeking a senior Instrumentation & Controls designer for medium to large projects in Oil, Gas and Chemicals.

Based in Mumbai, you will lead design activities, prepare execution plans, manage schedules, budgets and MTOs, and ensure compliance with ISA, PIP and API standards. Strong collaboration with multi-discipline teams and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 12–15 years of progressive I&C design experience in Oil, Gas & Chemicals.
• Knowledge of international codes and design practices (ISA, PIP, API).
• Understanding of I&C deliverables, drafting practices and cross‑discipline input/output.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or area lead designer for medium to large projects.
• Prepare project execution plans, RACI matrices, QC review matrices, and manhour estimations.
• Manage scheduling, progress monitoring, change management, risk management and MTO estimating.
• Prepare standard discipline deliverables and 3D models for fabrication/vendor drawings.
• Coordinate brownfield design activities, field verification, and as‑built documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartSketch

MicroStation

S3D (Smart 3D)

COMOS

Navisworks

LFM

MS Office

Job description

Description

At Burns & McDonnell India (BMI OGC), you'll be joining the ranks of our I&C team. You'll report to department & functional managers, The engineering design of projects spanning across sectors such as Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Renewable Fuels, Decarbonization, and Carbon Capture. And these projects aren't limited to a local scale; they are positioned globally, reflecting our worldwide impact.

You'll be a part of our vibrant Oil, Gas, and Chemicals (OGC) Global Practice, a thriving collective of around 500 professionals. This dynamic group lives and breathes engineering, procurement, and construction projects across various industries - Refining, Midstream & Logistics, Petrochemical, and Chemicals.

So, are you ready to take on challenges that shape industries and transform lives? Dive into the exciting world of Burns & McDonnell India, where your contribution will be part of our global footprint

Your responsibilities would be:

• Function as the lead or area lead designer for medium-sized projects.

• Prepare project execution plans, RACI matrices, QC review matrices, and manhour estimations.

• Manage scheduling, project progress monitoring, change management, risk management, resource planning, and MTO (Material Take-Off) estimating.

• Execute assigned project activities with a strict focus on quality, budget, and schedule KPIs.

• Prepare standard discipline deliverables, including cable tray size calculations, preliminary sketches, and drawings.

• Prepare, self-check, and maintain 3D models for correctness, including routine model housekeeping and modeling activities for fabrication and vendor drawing information.

• Execute activities specific to brownfield projects, including handling battery limits, tie-in design, field verification, inter-unit dependencies, and coordination with as-built documentation and laser scans.

• Review design inputs for adequacy, conduct vendor document reviews, and resolve site queries and RFIs (Requests for Information).

• Identify and utilize appropriate design tools for the efficient execution of project tasks.

• Effectively deploy the Burns & McDonnell India quality system, utilize BMI databases from previous projects, and apply good engineering practices related to I&C work, ensuring strict adherence to applicable codes and standards.

• Participate in various design reviews (e.g., model reviews, constructability reviews) on behalf of theBurns & McDonnell India Instrumentation & Controls department, and conduct team reviews of deliverables and models prepared by other disciplines.

• Ensure all designs are safe, of the highest quality, and provide the best value for the client, while actively disseminating safety awareness (especially Safety in Design) and promoting constructability.

• Ensure seamless intra- and inter-discipline coordination to execute project tasks effectively.

• Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel and actively recognize the contributions of team members.

• Contribute actively toward knowledge sharing, standards development, work process optimization, automation, innovation efforts, Value Management Practices (VMP) ideas, and various department initiatives.

• Maintain responsiveness and communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized and reputed institution.

• 12 to 15 years of progressive, relevant design and engineering experience in the Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) discipline, ideally within the Oil, Gas, and Chemicals sector.

• Robust, working-level knowledge of international codes, standards, and design practices (e.g., ISA, PIP, API).

• Thorough understanding of standard I&C deliverables, design/drafting practices, activity hierarchies, and inter-discipline input/output requirements.

• Good understanding of standard materials, fabrication methods, and construction practices specific to I&C work.

• Familiarity with project execution plans, quality management workflows, and the cross-functional roles of other engineering disciplines on major projects.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SmartSketch, MicroStation, and S3D (Smart 3D).

• Working knowledge of COMOS, Navisworks, and LFM (including laser scan data files and formats).

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written), with strong technical writing capabilities.

• Ability to maintain consistent, clear, professional, and concise communication with internal team members and external stakeholders.

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

Job Engineering

Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A