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Burns & McDonnell · 6 hours ago

Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - OnSite Energy & Power (Dallas/Ft. Worth)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer to support the design and development of process control systems for distributed generation and district energy projects. The role involves leading design teams through all project phases, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design and production of process control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and deliverables, including Network Architecture, I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Instrument Lists, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams

Manage the development of P&ID's for various projects

Work with third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Lead the production of I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review vendor documentation

Determine process measurements protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate I&C application

Lead production of preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells

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 staff and assistant engineers

Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for clients

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance

Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process Control SystemsElectrical EngineeringEPC Project ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseANSIIEEE StandardsMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience

Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members

Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment

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

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications

Ability to travel

Preferred

EPC project experience preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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