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 #2 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 Building Automation 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. and 3 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
• Master Degree in above Engineering programs or related and 2 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• 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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 235526

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS