Assistant Instrument & Controls Engineer- Power (Kansas City)
Burns & McDonnell10 months ago
Kansas City, MO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Assistant Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will assist design teams to create world class designs for grassroots and revamp/brown field refining and chemical projects. The role supports the design team throughout the Engineering/design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process by adapting I&C plans according to assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements. The engineer will provide deliverables for Front End Planning (FEP) and detailed design phases and support the construction phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
- Assist with preparing control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
- Assist with preparing controls design deliverables, including Input/Output (I/O) list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Assist with preparing I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
- Assist with working closely with Process Engineering for development of P&ID's.
- Assist with performing process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves.
- Utilize various technologies in selecting the appropriate I&C application.
- Assist with performing preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, control valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
- Assist with developing level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
- Apply knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
- Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
- Basic 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 computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D, and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
- 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 required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship and/or related experience preferred.
Required Skills
MicroStation
PLC
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Instrumentation Engineering
DCS
CEMS
2D/3D Rendering
Team Collaboration
Problem Solving
Instrumentation Deliverables
Process Control
Critical Thinking
Control System Design