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Burns & McDonnell

Senior Instrument & Controls Specialist - Water (Richmond)

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What they do

An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.

$74,757 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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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 Auto
CAD, 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. EEO/Disabled/Veterans
  • 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