Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer in our Houston, TX office within our Oil, Gas & Chemical Global Practice, working on minor and major scale EPC projects and serving mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.

The Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work on design teams to create world-class designs for grassroots and revamp/brownfield refining and chemical projects. As a Staff I&C Engineer, you will work with the design team throughout the Engineering/design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements. The Staff I&C Engineer will assist in providing deliverables for Front End Planning (FEP) and Detailed Design phases and support construction phase.

• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Master of Science degree in above Engineering programs or related may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT 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).

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251206

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #OGC