Data Center Instrument & Controls Engineer

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to contribute to mission-critical data center projects within the Mission Critical team. You will develop and review Building Automation designs, perform calculations, and produce control system drawings across multiple disciplines at client sites.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams, review submittals, and participate in commissioning activities.

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 Smart Plant instrumentation (SPI) in the development of instrument datasheets
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Revit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of design drawings and specifications for HVAC control systems and EPMS
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical design teams to develop Sequences of Operations and Point Lists
• Create engineering drawings for control panel and field wiring designs including installation details, bill of materials, and P&IDs
• Manage quality reviews of project submittals
• Evaluate technical bids and manage vendor and subconsultant contracts
• Review and approve vendor and subconsultant drawings, Sequences of Operation, Points Lists, Engineering Drawings, Bills 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
• Support RFI responses and associated work plans
• Ensure adherence to client and industry standards and apply standards in preparing designs
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

BAS experience

Revit

SPI instrumentation

Team collaboration

Analytical problem solving

TWIC eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to contribute to mission-critical data center projects within the Mission Critical team. You will develop and review Building Automation designs, perform calculations, and produce control system drawings across multiple disciplines at client sites.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams, review submittals, and participate in commissioning activities.