Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

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

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 Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation 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:

• Assists in 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 subconsultant contracts.

• Review and approving of vendor and subconsultant 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

• Supports RFI responses and associated work plans.

• Ensures adherence to client and industry standards and applies client or industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures in preparing designs.

• All other duties as assigned.

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 standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Proficient in Smart Plant instrumentation (SPI) in the development of instrument datasheets

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

• Revit experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification 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

Other Locations

US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

261094

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-EH #GFS