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Burns & McDonnell Senior Building Automation Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus) in Columbus, Ohio
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 Senior Building Automation Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls 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:
Lead 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
Manages small projects.
Responsible for quality assurance, review and improvements and the coordination of tasks and personnel.
Resolves RFIs and develop work plans
Ensures adherence to client and industry standards and applies client or industry standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures in preparing designs.
Builds relationships at all levels and mentor staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Experience designing BAS systems for large and complex projects.
Field experience in installation, commissioning, and/or troubleshooting of BAS systems in buildings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel. accredited program.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Primary Location US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 235514
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS
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