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Montauk Energy

Plant Operator

Turkey, NC · On-site

Ability to accurately collect data from plant instrumentation and log as necessary. * Understand ... Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including: • Medical ...

Montauk Energy

Plant Operator

Turkey, NC · On-site

Ability to accurately collect data from plant instrumentation and log as necessary. * Understand ... Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including: • Medical ...

Air Liquide

Reliability Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

Good command of SmartPlant 3D - SP3D ,SPR, Naviswork, Microstation, Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) all modules , Autocad Preferred Qualifications: * Prior industrial gas experience Our Differences ...

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CertificationsInstrument Technician, PLC, or DCS certificationsControl Systems, PLC, or DCS certifications
Work EnvironmentPlant control rooms, instrumentation maintenanceControl panels, field instrumentation, troubleshooting
Industry UsageOil & gas, petrochemical, power plantsManufacturing, process industries, power plants

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Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago

Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago

Burns & McDonnell

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 79 rated construction

Job 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.
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of applicable engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
  • Master Degree in above Engineering programs or related and 2 years of applicable engineering experience required, 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).
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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