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Description The Assistant Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will assist design teams to create world class designs for grassroots and revamp/brown field refining and chemical projects. The ...

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The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi‑disciplinary or controls‑specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls Engineering design ...

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Senior Instrument & Controls Specialist - Water (Richmond)

Richmond, VA • On-site

Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Description

The Senior Instrument & Controls (I&C) Specialist will lead multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop Instrument & Controls design packages, perform calculations and develop solutions in support of maintenance or capital projects in a variety of locations.

  • Lead preparation of control systems (DCS and/or PLC), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and instrument contracts.

  • Manage control system retrofits and migrations.

  • Develop detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed.

  • Lead preparation of instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument List, Instrument Construction Specifications, Instrument Installation Details, and Instrument Location Plans.

  • Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications.

  • Manage instrument and control system specifications, instrument and instrument valve data sheets, request for quotation (RFQ) and technical bid summaries.

  • Design control system logic and configuration, graphic interfaces, and Input/Output (I/O) lists.

  • Manage vendor I/O and instrument lists; coordinate I/O to determine partitioning of the control system hardware.

  • Manage verification of design calculations, project studies and report preparation.

  • Lead development of specifications and site study for design of systems; provide assistance with P&ID design including instrumentation and related mechanical design.

  • Evaluate technical bids and managing vendor contracts.

  • Review and approve vendor drawings.

  • Plan and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, control wiring design, and logic design.

  • Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site.

  • Manage quality reviews of project submittals.

  • Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.

  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of power generation engineering experience, consulting preferred required.

  • 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.

  • Expert in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

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

  • Strong in engineering design software skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs and electrical analysis programs.

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

  • Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

  • Valid driver's license required.

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

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Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location US-VA-Richmond

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263593

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #WTR

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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.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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