Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Power (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

PTO/HFWA

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering; seven years of related experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• PE license recommended.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with control systems found in power generation facilities is recommended.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbal and written technical information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Travel requirements – 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead both small and large controls projects from both technical and project management perspectives.
• Lead controls design for multi-discipline projects.
• Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC), CEMS and instrumentation contracts.
• Perform control system retrofits and migrations.
• Develop detailed scope documents for upgrades/migrations.
• Prepare instrumentation design deliverables (instrument lists, data sheets, installation details, 3D modeling, location plans).
• Prepare controls design deliverables (I/O list, logic diagrams, graphic sketches, alarm management, programming).
• Prepare electrical design deliverables (cable schedules, schematics, wiring diagrams, installation packages).
• Participate in P&ID development and equipment subcontract specifications.
• Manage instrumentation and control system contracts (spec development, bid evaluation, contract admin, submittals, FAT, site supervision, closeout).
• Verify and perform design calculations, project studies and reports.
• Perform on-site I/O checkout and functional testing during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PE license recommended

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree substitution acceptable

Tools

P&ID

Control systems design

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access

Job description

Description

The Senior Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work with either controls-specific or multi-discipline engineering teams to develop Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages, perform calculations and develop engineering solutions in support of maintenance or capital projects in a variety of locations. The I&C department supports Energy’s business markets in Gas and Heavy Industrials, Energy Storage, Solar, Hydro, Nuclear, and Carbon Reduction.

Job Duties:

• Compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Lead both small and large controls projects from both technical and project management perspectives.

• Lead controls design for multi-discipline projects.

• Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and instrumentation contracts.

• Perform control system retrofits and migrations.

• Develop detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed.

• Prepare instrumentation design deliverables, including instrument list, instrument data sheets, instrument installation details, 3D modeling, and instrument location plans.

• Prepare controls design deliverables, including input/output (I/O) list, logic diagrams, graphic sketches, alarm management, and control system programming.

• Prepare electrical design deliverables, including cable schedule, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation packages.

• Participate in the development of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications.

• Manage instrumentation and control system contracts, including specification development, bid evaluation, contract administration, submittal reviews, factory acceptance testing, site supervision, and contract closeout.

• Verify and perform design calculations, project studies and report preparation.

• Perform detailed quality reviews of project submittals.

• Perform on-site logic and graphic configuration.

• Perform I/O checkout and functional testing of devices during commissioning at project site.

• Complete all assigned safety and job-related training materials.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering from an accredited program and seven (7) years of related experience required.

• Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• Professionally registered engineer (PE) recommended.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on familiarity with control systems found in power generation facilities is recommended.

• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.

• Must be proficient with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Travel requirements – 30%

Compensation

$170,000.00-240,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. 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-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time