Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer — Water Power

Burns & McDonnell

Richmond, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Specialist to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams developing I&C design packages and performing calculations for maintenance or capital projects.

The role involves leading control system design (DCS/PLC), CEMS, instrument contracts, and retrofits, plus creating scopes, P&ID's, and installation details for projects across locations. 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of power generation engineering experience, consulting preferred required.
Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Expert in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong in engineering design software skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs and electrical analysis programs.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of control systems (DCS and/or PLC), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and instrument contracts.
Manage control system retrofits and migrations.
Develop detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed.
Lead preparation of instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument List, Instrument Construction Specifications, Instrument Installation Details, and Instrument Location Plans.
Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications.
Manage instrument and control system specifications, instrument and instrument valve data sheets, RFQ and technical bid summaries.
Design control system logic and configuration, graphic interfaces, and Input/Output (I/O) lists.
Manage vendor I/O and instrument lists; coordinate I/O to determine partitioning of the control system hardware.
Manage verification of design calculations, project studies and report preparation.
Lead development of specifications and site study for design of systems; provide assistance with P&ID design including instrumentation and related mechanical design.
Evaluate technical bids and managing vendor contracts.
Review and approve vendor drawings.
Plan and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, control wiring design, and logic design.
Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site.
Manage quality reviews of project submittals.
Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.