Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer to join their team in Kansas City. In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively with a talented group of engineers to deliver detailed engineering solutions for instrumentation and control systems in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Your responsibilities will include preparing specifications, conducting vendor reviews, and supporting construction activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; EIT Certification recommended.
• 3 years related experience; master's may substitute for 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Develop I&C specifications, conduct vendor drawing reviews, and interface with clients.
• Support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field.

Skills

Instrumentation and control systems (PLC/DCS)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer in our Kansas City, MO office within our Oil, Gas & Chemical Global Practice. As an I&C engineer, you work with a team of I&C engineers and designers, and other disciplines, to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. You will work under direct supervision of an I&C lead or work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems (PLC/DCS) is required.

• Prepare instruments and control system specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.

• Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.

• Develop instrument index, I/O list, cause & effect and logic diagrams, and control narratives.

• Work with Burns & McDonnell India (BMI) I&C team and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.

• Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationships.

• Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.

• Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.

• Able to support construction and startup & commission activities in the field, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program required.

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification recommended.

• 3 years related experience. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

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

• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

• Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250458

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #OGC