Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer – Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)
About the role
Description Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.
As a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer, you will work on minor and major scale EPC projects and serve mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.
Our Staff I&C Engineers work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. This position provides an opportunity to work underneath an I&C lead and to work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.
Responsibilities To Include
- Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
- Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
- Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
- Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
- Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
- Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.
- Work with Burns & McDonnel regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
- Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationship.
- Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
- Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
- Able to support construction and startup & commission activities in the field, as required.
- Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
- Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
- Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from accredited program required.
- 3 years related experience. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 250408
Job Hire Type Experienced #CAN
About Burns & McDonnell
At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.
Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.
Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer – Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)
About the role
Description Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.
As a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer, you will work on minor and major scale EPC projects and serve mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.
Our Staff I&C Engineers work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. This position provides an opportunity to work underneath an I&C lead and to work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.
Responsibilities To Include
- Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
- Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
- Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
- Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
- Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
- Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.
- Work with Burns & McDonnel regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
- Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationship.
- Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
- Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
- Able to support construction and startup & commission activities in the field, as required.
- Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
- Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
- Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from accredited program required.
- 3 years related experience. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 250408
Job Hire Type Experienced #CAN
About Burns & McDonnell
At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.
Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.