Senior I&C Engineer – Data Center Controls Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead design teams and develop HVAC control systems for mission-critical data center projects.

You will create Sequences of Operations, wiring designs, and detailed engineering drawings, while reviewing submittals and coordinating with vendors. PE preferred; strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Technology from ABET program and FE exam completed; 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Experience designing BAS systems for large and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI and IEEE standards and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead discipline design on large projects and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of design drawings and specifications for HVAC control systems and EPMS, for PLC- and DDC-based systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical/electrical teams to develop Sequences of Operations and Point Lists.
• Create control panel drawings, wiring details, BOMs, and P&IDs.
• Manage quality reviews of project submittals and evaluate technical bids.
• Lead commissioning support and field tests, including factory acceptance tests.
• Mentor staff and participate in multi-consultant/project owner meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited EIT/FE path

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead design teams and develop HVAC control systems for mission-critical data center projects.

You will create Sequences of Operations, wiring designs, and detailed engineering drawings, while reviewing submittals and coordinating with vendors. PE preferred; strong communication and problem-solving are essential.