Burns & McDonnell · 11 hours ago
Instrument & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer to work on design teams for grassroots and revamp/brown field refining and chemical projects. The role involves preparing engineering/design deliverables, managing control systems, and providing leadership to less experienced engineers while ensuring compliance with safety policies.
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Responsibilities
Prepare instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams
Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets
Prepare controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Prepare I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation
Develop P&ID's for various projects
Perform process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting appropriate I&C application
Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells
Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments
Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry
Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers
Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program 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
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)
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)
Preferred
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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