Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical (Dallas)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary or controls-focused teams on mission-critical data center projects. You will develop design packages, Sequences of Operations, and P&IDs, coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams.

The role involves QA reviews, vendor management, and participation in software and factory tests, with travel up to 25% and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• Feasibility of FE exam completion or PE license preferred.
• Experience with large EPC projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of HVAC control systems and EPMS (PLC/DDC).
• Coordinate sequences of operations with MEP teams.
• Produce engineering drawings and BOMs for control panels.
• Review submittals and manage vendor contracts.
• Support commissioning and field tests at sites.
• Ensure safety policy compliance and quality assurance.
• Lead multi-consultant design meetings and mentor staff.
• Travel as required (up to 25%).

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical)

FE exam completed or in progress

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

MS in Electrical Engineering (optional)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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's degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.

• Or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.

• Or master's degree in electrical engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience required.

• 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

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264724

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS