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Do workers at Burns & McDonnell get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
47% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Does Burns & McDonnell pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

At Burns & McDonnell, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
71% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Burns & McDonnell affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers at Burns & McDonnell worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do Burns & McDonnell workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it for Burns & McDonnell workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
95% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Burns & McDonnell managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Burns & McDonnell spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is a Burns & McDonnell job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is working at Burns & McDonnell good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
91% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Burns & McDonnell?

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Burns & McDonnell recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Burns & McDonnell?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Burns & McDonnell’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
55% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Burns & McDonnell is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

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.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required 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.
  • Minimum 2 years of either Building Automation System (BAS) or mechanical HVAC engineering experience preferred
  • 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)
  • Revit experience preferred
  • 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Dallas
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 261094
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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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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