Burns & McDonnell
Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls (Chicago)
Burns & McDonnell, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
Company Overview: Join a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm where your technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit can thrive. Burns & McDonnell is a global leader in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. With offices across the country and around the world, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions while fostering a collaborative and high-energy workplace. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work, empowering our employee-owners to drive client success, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow their careers in a performance-driven, supportive culture. Role overview: We are looking for a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer to join our team and lead the design and execution of projects across the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. This role provides technical direction, design review, cross-discipline coordination, and client/vendor interaction throughout all project phases. You will lead the development of complete electrical and I&C design packages, support system studies and equipment specifications, and mentor less experienced team members. This is a hands-on design role with opportunities to grow into greater leadership and project responsibility. Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding layouts, lighting plans, raceway/conduit routing, conduit and cable schedules, power plans, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams. Select, specify, and review electrical equipment (switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, PDCs, power panels). Perform and oversee electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, coordination) using ETAP or SKM. Execute and validate electrical calculations (cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit sizing/fill, short circuit levels). Review and approve vendor submittals, BOMs, and support equipment procurement. Provide technical direction for junior engineers and designers on electrical scope. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C): Oversee development of complete I&C design packages (instrument location plans, instrument lists, I/O lists; loop, ladder, and wiring diagrams; control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, panel BOMs). Develop P&IDs with process and mechanical teams, supervise instrument datasheets, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices. Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system components. Guide network architecture and industrial protocol selection (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP). Mentor I&C team members on panel design, loop development, and control strategy implementation. Support FAT/SAT documentation and field integration planning. Familiarity with I&C design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SPI (Intools), or similar is preferred. Project Development & General Assignments: Lead conceptual design development, execution strategies, and technical portions of proposals. Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and scheduling. Conduct site walks to gather field data and evaluate design constraints. Participate in or lead HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk or safety reviews. Maintain design quality through internal QA/QC reviews, checklist compliance, and redline resolution. Serve as technical liaison for clients and vendors during design and procurement phases. Mentor junior engineers, review their work, and contribute to development of internal design standards, tools, and templates. Support or lead construction activities, including RFI responses, as-built drawing reviews, and commissioning assistance. Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program with 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred); or Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred); or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred). Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; demonstrated critical thinking skills. Proficiency in standard engineering tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D/3D rendering programs, and other analysis tools is a plus. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred. Compensation & Benefits
$115,000.00 - $170,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and may depend on education, qualifications, prior experience, and location. Total compensation includes base salary and eligibility for discretionary year-end incentive bonus. Benefits
Extensive benefits package including insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs. As a 100% employee-owned firm, eligible employees participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k). For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Job Details
EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Job: Electrical Engineering. Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago. Other Locations: United States. Schedule: Full-time. Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time. Req ID: 253939. Job Hire Type: Experienced #T&D. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burns & McDonnell by 2x. Get notified about new Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL. End of listing
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Company Overview: Join a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm where your technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit can thrive. Burns & McDonnell is a global leader in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. With offices across the country and around the world, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions while fostering a collaborative and high-energy workplace. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work, empowering our employee-owners to drive client success, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow their careers in a performance-driven, supportive culture. Role overview: We are looking for a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer to join our team and lead the design and execution of projects across the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. This role provides technical direction, design review, cross-discipline coordination, and client/vendor interaction throughout all project phases. You will lead the development of complete electrical and I&C design packages, support system studies and equipment specifications, and mentor less experienced team members. This is a hands-on design role with opportunities to grow into greater leadership and project responsibility. Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding layouts, lighting plans, raceway/conduit routing, conduit and cable schedules, power plans, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams. Select, specify, and review electrical equipment (switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, PDCs, power panels). Perform and oversee electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, coordination) using ETAP or SKM. Execute and validate electrical calculations (cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit sizing/fill, short circuit levels). Review and approve vendor submittals, BOMs, and support equipment procurement. Provide technical direction for junior engineers and designers on electrical scope. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C): Oversee development of complete I&C design packages (instrument location plans, instrument lists, I/O lists; loop, ladder, and wiring diagrams; control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, panel BOMs). Develop P&IDs with process and mechanical teams, supervise instrument datasheets, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices. Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system components. Guide network architecture and industrial protocol selection (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP). Mentor I&C team members on panel design, loop development, and control strategy implementation. Support FAT/SAT documentation and field integration planning. Familiarity with I&C design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SPI (Intools), or similar is preferred. Project Development & General Assignments: Lead conceptual design development, execution strategies, and technical portions of proposals. Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and scheduling. Conduct site walks to gather field data and evaluate design constraints. Participate in or lead HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk or safety reviews. Maintain design quality through internal QA/QC reviews, checklist compliance, and redline resolution. Serve as technical liaison for clients and vendors during design and procurement phases. Mentor junior engineers, review their work, and contribute to development of internal design standards, tools, and templates. Support or lead construction activities, including RFI responses, as-built drawing reviews, and commissioning assistance. Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program with 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred); or Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred); or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred). Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; demonstrated critical thinking skills. Proficiency in standard engineering tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D/3D rendering programs, and other analysis tools is a plus. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred. Compensation & Benefits
$115,000.00 - $170,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and may depend on education, qualifications, prior experience, and location. Total compensation includes base salary and eligibility for discretionary year-end incentive bonus. Benefits
Extensive benefits package including insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs. As a 100% employee-owned firm, eligible employees participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k). For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Job Details
EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Job: Electrical Engineering. Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago. Other Locations: United States. Schedule: Full-time. Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time. Req ID: 253939. Job Hire Type: Experienced #T&D. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burns & McDonnell by 2x. Get notified about new Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL. End of listing
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