Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell
Highland Park, US
On-site

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**
  • *Qualifications - External**

+ 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

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PLCDDCAutodesk RevitAutoCAD ElectricalePlanEITinstrument & controls engineeringmission criticaldata center projects

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

3/24/2026

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